Project Engineer

Location: Florenceville, NB

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences – together. With a customer‑first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

Position Title:

Project Engineer

Position Type:

Regular – Full‑Time

Requisition ID:

41317

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee the design and review of equipment and systems using corporate standards.

Interface with engineers to define project scope requirements and incorporate corporate standards.

Collaborate with both internal and external project and resource teams to drive projects from inception to launch.

Evaluate new process technologies to improve existing systems and resolve process and safety problems.

Work with finance, production, and safety to develop justifications for capital projects and prepare the Requests for Expenditure Authorization (REAs) in a timely and accurate fashion.

Acquire and negotiate project contractor bids in conjunction with procurement.

Prepare project specifications and/or tender documents.

Manage release of design input to suppliers (contractors, component suppliers, etc.).

Perform supplier site visits to ensure compatibility of equipment designs with current plant configurations.

Produce site visit reports, contractor job meeting minutes, project material listings, purchase orders, installation schedules and preparation of any other documentation relating to installation of systems.

Assist in the development of new installation techniques and standards.

Manage capital projects meeting deadlines and budgets. Identify and effectively utilize project resources.

Manage the resolution of technical issues identified by suppliers.

Manage technical documents provided by suppliers.

Provide technical assistance to processing facilities to improve quality and efficiency. Support, manage, and facilitate continuous improvements within facility.

Minor to Moderate Supervision Required.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

A minimum of 3 years’ experience at a supervisory level within plant operations, preferably in a continuous Process Food Industry; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for the right candidates.

Post‑secondary education, with focus on food science, business, agriculture, or engineering is an asset.

Licensed Industrial Mechanic or Electrician license is an asset.

A firm understanding of food safety and regulatory compliance in the food industry.

The ability and interest to take on progressively more responsible roles within the organization.

Experience in a lean manufacturing environment, with knowledge of lean tools and theories and their day‑to‑day application.

Strong communications skills, ability to work in a team environment in a leading and participating role. Ability to create, embrace and most importantly, lead change.

About McCain Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership Principles At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain Experience We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office‑based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package:

$81,600.00 – $108,900.00 CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well‑being at the heart of what we do, every day. Employees are eligible for health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well‑being programs include vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:

Manufacturing

Location(s):

CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville‑Bristol

Company:

McCain Foods (Canada)

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