Junior Process Engineer

fgf brands • Toronto, ON

31d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Junior Process Engineer, you will work with the Engineering team on projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. These responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner which stresses safety, yields quality products and efficiently uses labor and materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2–5 years of hands-on exposure in food manufacturing environments or similarly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with data collection systems, including equipment systems.
• Experience tracking process parameters, losses, and inefficiencies using production data to drive improvements is highly valued.
• Ability to translate product requirements and operational needs into equipment functionality and process design.
• Experience working with imperial and/or metric measurement instruments, such as industrial scales, scanning systems, and vision systems, etc.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to deeply understand process parameters and their impact on product quality.
• High level of drive, ownership, and accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or extended shifts as required by production demands.
• Valid Ontario G driver’s license and ability to travel between multiple production sites within the GTA.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Root Cause Analysis is preferred.
• Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks is an asset.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve product quality and line performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess processes pertaining to the production line and equipment usage, collaborating closely with the Engineering team.
• Uphold and enforce established Health & Safety, quality GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Conduct in-depth troubleshooting of major process issues that surpass the capabilities of the operating team members.
• Implement process control measures to maintain product quality and optimize the performance of all production lines.
• Devise new methods and equipment enhancements to improve productivity and streamline existing production line conditions.
• Learn and actively participate in discussions regarding operational challenges, Health & Safety protocols, food safety, maintenance, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and fulfill documentation requirements.
• Translate product requirements into process and equipment functionality in collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Product Development.
• Ensure all process adjustments and improvements align with strict food safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Analyze downtime events, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support commissioning, installation, and design of new or modified equipment and processes.
• Contribute to equipment and layout improvements using design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) where applicable.
• Actively engage with cross-functional teams (Operations, QA, Maintenance, IT) to understand challenges and drive process improvements.
• Undertake special projects related to various functional areas as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Benefits
• generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level