Project Engineer – Process Optimization (Dairy Industry)

Agropur•Montreal, QC

1d•CA$84,600 - CA$105,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Agropur is seeking a Project Engineer – Process Optimization (Dairy Industry) to support the continuous improvement of its dairy manufacturing operations at the St-Laurent facility. This role involves analyzing production processes, identifying opportunities to enhance yield performance, reduce raw material losses, and drive operational excellence. The engineer will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to develop sustainable solutions, lead improvement initiatives, and contribute to projects with measurable business results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Food, Process, or related Engineering discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering, process optimization, or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP systems and operational data analysis (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Bilingualism (French and English) is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the dairy or food manufacturing industry is considered a strong asset.
Experience in a process-driven industry such as food, dairy, petrochemical, or other complex manufacturing environments is an asset.
Strong understanding of industrial processes and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing processes and equipment to identify inefficiencies, yield losses, and improvement opportunities.
Map production flows and monitor key operational performance indicators.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on maximizing raw material utilization and process efficiency.
Troubleshoot operational challenges, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Leverage production data and ERP systems to support decision-making and operational performance improvements.
Prepare process designs, equipment specifications, and cost estimates for optimization and capital projects.
Participate in capital project execution from concept development through commissioning and start-up.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses to support business decisions and project prioritization.
Collaborate with plant teams to drive change management and secure stakeholder buy-in for new initiatives.
Serve as a technical resource for projects related to process optimization and operational performance.
Work closely with suppliers, contractors, and vendors to support project execution and implementation.