Mechanical Reliability Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Canada Royal Milk is Canada’s sole manufacturer of infant formula, operating a state-of-the-art facility in Kingston, Ontario. We produce high-quality infant and toddler nutrition using milk sourced from Canadian dairy farms and advanced manufacturing technology that meets rigorous national and international standards. Our mission is clear: to strengthen Canada’s infant nutrition supply and deliver safe, reliable formula families can trust.
We are proud to build a diverse, multicultural team driven by collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Backed by global expertise through our parent company, Feihe International, we combine Canadian manufacturing strength with international scale and experience.
About the Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, and under the technical supervision of the lead reliability engineer, the Mechanical Reliability Engineer is a core member of Canada Royal Milk’s technical team. The Mechanical Reliability Engineer works collaboratively with plant production, maintenance, engineering team and quality assurance to continuously improve equipment and plant performance.
The Mechanical Reliability Engineer is responsible for equipment reliability, equipment modifications, and installation of new equipment. They will spearhead and manage improvement of the plant maintenance program, machine reliability. The engineer will also lead root cause analysis, provide guidance to operators on equipment operation and maintenance procedures and develop new procedures and practices to support the overall TPM program. They will also lead capital projects and new machine installations.
The Engineer demonstrates independent judgment in the planning, prioritization, and execution of projects, assignments and communications.
What We Offer
The opportunity to build and grow a progressive company, competitive wages, and extended health benefits.
What We Look For
Curiosity, commitment to learning, and a winning mindset.
Job Requirements
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering from an accredited university.
Experience:
5+ years in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on experience in processing, and packaging equipment
License: P. Eng is considered an Asset
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Excellent understanding of manufacturing principles, methods, planning, materials and equipment design
Proven experience with pneumatic systems, liquid and dry processing equipment, steam, and packaging equipment
Proven experience working with equipment reliability and maintenance programs (Preventive or Predictive)
Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve issues and ability to contact experts as needed
Experience in sizing, maintaining and upgrading pumps, conveyors, valves, blowers
Strong foundation in technical writing, preparing RFPs and RFQ and other vendor communications
Excellent Computer skills – MS Office Applications and CAD software
Experience with CMMS software is considered an asset
Experience in Pharmaceutical or Food and Beverage facilities are considered an asset
Experience with TSSA regarding boilers, pressure piping is considered an asset
High level of initiative
Superb interpersonal skills, a professional, collaborative attitude and sound judgment. Able to work with unionized employees.
Fast learning ability, able to learn things and pick it up quickly.
Able to make data driven and informed decisions and articulate them to the management team
Strong time management and organization skills, able to manage concurrent projects, priorities and manage stakeholder expectations
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in the oversight of manufacturing equipment installation, testing, operation and improvement
Ability to work hands on and understand the fundamental of mechanical and electrical systems
Provide technical support to operations and plant maintenance staff for troubleshooting equipment, coordinating efforts and expediting repairs
Coordinate and lead projects with cross-functional departments (Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, IT, Production) and external contractors to ensure equipment effectiveness, reliability, and safety
Lead root cause…
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