Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Belleville, ON (Relocation Assistance Available)
Full-Time | Permanent
$80,000 - $95,000 + Bonus + RRSP Matching + Comprehensive Benefits
Keep the Plant Running. Improve What's Next.
We're partnering confidentially with a leading Canadian food manufacturer seeking a  Mechanical Reliability Engineer  to play a key role in improving equipment reliability, maintenance strategy, and plant performance within a highly automated manufacturing operation.
This is more than a maintenance engineering role.
You'll drive equipment reliability, lead root cause investigations, improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs, support capital projects, commission new equipment, and work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to maximize uptime and operational performance.
If you're passionate about solving complex mechanical problems, improving equipment performance, and making a measurable impact on manufacturing operations, we'd like to hear from you.
Why Join?
Join a growing manufacturer investing heavily in equipment, technology, and continuous improvement

High-visibility engineering role with ownership of plant reliability initiatives

Lead capital improvements and equipment optimization projects

Modern manufacturing environment with advanced processing and packaging equipment

Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, RRSP matching, and comprehensive benefits

Professional development and long-term career growth

Collaborative engineering team where your ideas will directly influence operational performance

What You'll Be Doing  Equipment Reliability & Asset Performance    Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, availability, and overall plant performance

Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

Improve equipment lifecycle performance through reliability-centered maintenance principles

Monitor equipment trends and recommend long-term reliability improvements

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement    Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions

Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Analyze downtime data and develop action plans that improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs

Support operational excellence through data-driven decision-making

Capital Projects & Engineering Support    Lead equipment modifications, upgrades, and new equipment installations

Support equipment commissioning, start-up, and performance validation

Prepare technical specifications, RFQs, RFPs, and vendor documentation

Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during project execution

Cross-Functional Collaboration    Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations

Provide technical guidance during equipment troubleshooting and process improvements

Support maintenance teams with equipment optimization and best practices

Promote a culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For  Required    Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline

5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

Strong background in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance programs

Experience leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions

Knowledge of processing, packaging, pneumatic, steam, pumping, conveying, and mechanical systems

Experience supporting capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning

Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and project coordination abilities

Preferred    P.Eng designation or eligibility

Food, Dairy, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Packaged Goods, or other regulated manufacturing experience

TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance experience

CMMS experience

CAD software experience

TSSA knowledge relating to boilers and pressure systems

Ideal Backgrounds  We're particularly interested in candidates from:
Food Manufacturing

Dairy Processing

Beverage Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Nutraceutical Manufacturing

Chemical Processing

Packaging Manufacturing

Who Will Thrive Here?  You'll be successful in this role if you:
Enjoy solving complex mechanical and reliability challenges

Think beyond reactive maintenance and focus on long-term equipment performance

Take ownership of projects and drive…