Senior Engineer, Agrifood Processes

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About the role

  • Senior Engineer in Agrifood Processes at EXP, optimizing and implementing industrial solutions. Collaborating closely with leading clients in the agrifood sector for measurable impact.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and optimize industrial processes in an agrifood environment (processing, mixing, pasteurization, packaging, etc.), from conceptual study through to production startup.
  • Develop process designs that meet sanitary requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable food safety standards.
  • Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), ensuring consistency with performance, quality and operational criteria.
  • Perform mass and energy balances, define production capacities and contribute to optimizing yields and production line efficiency.
  • Conduct risk assessments to ensure the health, safety and compliance of operations and facilities.
  • Select, size and specify process equipment (tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, dosing systems, etc.) and process utilities (process water, compressed air, etc.) according to client needs and operational constraints.
  • Prepare technical deliverables, design bases, specifications, drawings and bills of materials, engineering reports and process optimization recommendations.
  • Participate in design reviews and coordinate with related disciplines (mechanical, electrical, automation/instrumentation, quality).
  • Support procurement activities by validating vendor submissions, reviewing shop drawings and ensuring equipment compliance with project requirements.
  • Contribute to project planning, cost estimating and technical follow-up with clients and stakeholders.
  • Provide on-site support during critical phases: installation, commissioning, qualification and start-up of processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in food engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or another relevant discipline related to industrial or agrifood processes.
  • Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering consulting, ideally within the agrifood sector.
  • Strong knowledge of agrifood industry standards and practices (CFIA, FDA, GFSI).
  • Solid process design skills, with strong analytical and synthesis abilities and an aptitude for understanding complex concepts.
  • Excellent command of French, both spoken and written.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional client visits.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills, enabling effective mobilization of multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong results orientation, action focus and problem-solving ability in dynamic, demanding environments while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
  • Natural leadership, proactivity and initiative consistent with EXP’s entrepreneurial culture, combined with strong autonomy, developed prioritization skills, professional rigor and a team spirit oriented toward collective success.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive group insurance plan.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Unique bonus program.
  • Reimbursement for wellness-related expenses.
  • Access to continuous training and mentoring.

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

TypeScript

Location requirements

HybridQuebecCanada

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