Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Remote People•Montreal, QC

2d•CA$80,000 - CA$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're partnering confidentially with a leading Canadian food manufacturer seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to play a key role in improving equipment reliability, maintenance strategy, and plant performance within a highly automated manufacturing operation. This is more than a maintenance engineering role. You'll drive equipment reliability, lead root cause investigations, improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs, support capital projects, commission new equipment, and work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to maximize uptime and operational performance. If you're passionate about solving complex mechanical problems, improving equipment performance, and making a measurable impact on manufacturing operations, we'd like to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong background in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance programs
Experience leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Knowledge of processing, packaging, pneumatic, steam, pumping, conveying, and mechanical systems
Experience supporting capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and project coordination abilities

Nice To Haves

P.Eng designation or eligibility
Food, Dairy, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Packaged Goods, or other regulated manufacturing experience
TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance experience
CMMS experience
CAD software experience
TSSA knowledge relating to boilers and pressure systems

Responsibilities

Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, availability, and overall plant performance
Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Improve equipment lifecycle performance through reliability-centered maintenance principles
Monitor equipment trends and recommend long-term reliability improvements
Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions
Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
Analyze downtime data and develop action plans that improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs
Support operational excellence through data-driven decision-making
Lead equipment modifications, upgrades, and new equipment installations
Support equipment commissioning, start-up, and performance validation
Prepare technical specifications, RFQs, RFPs, and vendor documentation
Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during project execution
Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations
Provide technical guidance during equipment troubleshooting and process improvements
Support maintenance teams with equipment optimization and best practices
Promote a culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement