Mechanical Engineer; Capital Project & Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineer (Capital Projects & Manufacturing)

Charlottetown, PE, CA

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $ Annually

REPORTS TO: Engineering / Manufacturing Leadership
SALARY: $85,000 – $100,000 base salary
TERMS: Permanent, Full-Time
LOCATION: Charlottetown, PEI

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead capital projects while supporting ongoing manufacturing operations. This role will play a key part in facility expansion, equipment implementation, and driving production efficiency across the plant.

The successful candidate will also provide guidance and oversight to a junior Process Engineer and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Projects & Engineering Leadership

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects including facility upgrades, equipment installation, and process improvements
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Review and approve engineering drawings, layouts, P&IDs, and equipment specifications
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycle

Manufacturing & Process Optimization

• Support day-to-day production by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, and product quality
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and implement sustainable solutions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Support new product introduction and scale-up activities
• Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to a junior Process Engineer
• Partner closely with Production, QA/QC, Maintenance, and R&D teams
• Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-focused engineering culture

Compliance, Validation & Documentation

• Ensure all engineering activities align with GMP and applicable regulatory standards
• Support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment and processes???