Mechanical Engineer
Join Bioriginal, a global leader in nutritional innovation with over 30 years of expertise and recent expansion through multiple acquisitions within the last two years. We blend scientifically sourced ingredients to create unique solutions, driving trends in the Food and Nutraceutical sectors since 1993.
Headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, with facilities across the USA, Europe, and Asia, Bioriginal offers customized solutions that empower our clients to succeed in a competitive market. We're committed to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities in a dynamic environment where innovation shapes the future of nutritional health.
Purpose of the Position
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance strategies, and supporting engineering projects within the manufacturing operation. This role provides technical expertise for equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities & Expectations
Equipment Reliability & Engineering Support
- Analyze equipment performance and identify reliability improvement opportunities.
- Lead root cause failure analyses and corrective action plans.
- Develop engineering solutions to improve equipment efficiency and productivity.
- Support preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Comfortable being hands on with equipment
Project Management
- Lead equipment installation, modification, and capital improvement projects.
- Develop project scopes, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime and operational performance.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend process improvements and equipment upgrades.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
- Develop maintenance procedures, standards, and best practices.
- Support troubleshooting of complex mechanical systems.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure engineering designs and maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Participate in hazard assessments and risk mitigation initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility is considered an asset.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial environment would be an asset.
- Experience with reliability engineering and preventive maintenance methodologies.
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.