Project Engineer- Engineering

Job Title

Project Engineer

Department

Engineering

Reports to Title

Manager, Senior Manager, or Director, Engineering

Job Band

N/A

Effective Date

Date Signed

Employee Name

Signature

Responsible for developing and implementing processes and applications that will improve the Engineering Department’s performance in delivering projects on-time and on-budget. The role will also be tasked with tracking the budget and scheduling performance of capital projects and communicating the status to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibility

% of Time

(Should add to 100%)

1

• Execute small to medium-sized technical projects in Give & Go’s manufacturing plants as a part of the Engineering team

• Execution encompasses the investigation, creation of solutions, sourcing equipment, managing installations and start-ups
• Use appropriate project management and reporting disciplines throughout the project life cycle

50%/100%

2

• Contribute to large projects as a team member executing assigned work packages in accordance with the company’s design specifications, performance targets and governing laws, codes and regulations

25% / 100%

3

• Continuously learn and develop the technical, project management and leadership skills needed to support a wide range of projects across the areas of Product Development, Continuous Improvement and Asset Maintenance

• Gain the experience and competence required to progress to executing larger projects

25% / 100%

Key Responsibility

1

• Follow company’s health and safety program, rules and procedures and work in compliance with health and safety-related legislation and codes

2

• Report all incidents, injuries, illnesses, and near misses to your Supervisor

3

• Use or wear safety equipment and personal protective equipment required by the company

4

• Report to supervisor any hazardous or unsafe conditions, absence or defects in equipment and any contravention of health and safety legislation

1

Ensures food safety and food quality programs and procedures and applicable requirements of the SQF system is fully implemented and are followed at all times

2

Ensures there is a trained and competent backup on key personnel position

Internal / External

Contacts

Purpose

Internal

1

Operations Team

Primary customers for determining project requirements, coordinating work and measuring the progress of projects.

2

Engineering Department

Collaborate with colleagues and mentors to solve problems and improve technical competencies.

External

1

Equipment Vendors

Develop and maintain relationships with equipment suppliers and service providers.

2

Qualifications

Minimum

Preferred

Education

• Completion of university degree in Engineering or a related field

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Engineering, preferably in the Food Manufacturing industry

• Previous experience procuring and installing production equipment

Certifications / Designations

• Completion of P.Eng, EIT or equivalent

Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Highly organized and results oriented, with the ability to grasp general scientific and engineering principles.

• Strong analytical skills including troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills to effectively lead teams to quickly identify issues, causes and sustainable corrective actions

• Must be able to handle fast paced environment with competing priorities and demands

• Must have strong computer (MS Office) and project management skills

Financial Metrics

Non-Financial Metrics

• Ensure engineering projects are within budget

• Meet project deadlines and demonstrate flexibility with uncertainty

# of Reports

Direct: 0

Indirect: Project Teams of 1-10

Titles of Direct Reports

• N/A

• Normal office environment
• Working in light manufacturing and warehouse conditions with bakery noises, heat and flour dust
• Travel between facilities in the Greater Toronto Area and potentially to equipment vendor facilities in North America or Europe