Capital & Manufacturing Project Engineer

Location: Canada

About Cérélia
Cérélia is a leading food manufacturing company with small-town roots. We are dough and batter experts and proudly serve rolled dough, cookies, pancake and waffle products across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Cérélia’s products are commercialized under its clients’ brands, both retailers and industrial companies, as well as under its own brands: English Bay Bakery, JusRol, Croustipate, Jan, Pop! Bakery and Crêapan in particular. While we continue to grow and expand, our history of trade partnership, production excellence, well-founded innovation, and sustainable development is deeply rooted in more than 40 years of industry know-how.

About Cérélia Canada
As part of the global Cérélia Group, headquartered in France, Cérélia Canada partners with major retailers and food brands to deliver high-quality, innovative products. It is committed to food safety, product innovation, and continuous improvement, while fostering a collaborative and dynamic workplace for its employees.

Job Summary
The Capital & Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading capital projects and providing technical engineering support for manufacturing equipment, processes, and plant systems. The role manages capital projects from concept through commissioning and serves as a technical resource supporting equipment performance, reliability, safety, capacity, and operational effectiveness. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Capital Engineering & Project Management 

• Develop and manage capital projects from concept through commissioning and handover. 
• Develop and manage capital projects from concept through commissioning and handover. 
• Prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules, specifications, and business justifications.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, supplier evaluations, FAT, SAT, installation, and startup activities.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout project execution.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, and engineering records. 

Manufacturing Process Engineering 

• Support optimization and validation of manufacturing processes and equipment. 
• Analyze equipment performance data and identify technical solutions to manufacturing constraints. 
• Develop and maintain plant layouts, process flow diagrams, and engineering specifications. 
• Support new equipment implementations and new product introductions. 
• Conduct equipment capability assessments and production trials. 

Equipment Performance & Technical Support 

• Support Operations and Maintenance in troubleshooting complex technical issues. 
• Lead equipment modifications that improve safety, reliability, and performance. 
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action development. 
• Review downtime trends and performance losses to support operational objectives. 
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance initiatives through engineering analysis. 

Compliance, Safety & Quality 

• Ensure engineering activities meet safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. 
• Support risk assessments, machine safety reviews, and audit activities. 

Cross Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance. 
• Provide technical recommendations, project updates, and engineering guidance. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related discipline. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, process, or project engineering. 
• Experience managing capital projects in an industrial manufacturing environment. 
• Strong project management, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. 

Core Competencies 

• Strategic Thinking
• Initiative 
• Information Seeking 
• Results Orientation 
• Technical Excellence 
• Collaboration 
• Communication 
• Flexibility 
• Accountability 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: CAD $110,000 - $120,000 per year
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits package
• Retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer contribution/match
• Paid Time Off

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly request no telephone inquiries regarding the status of applications.

Disclaimer: Cérélia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.