Role Overview

A growing advanced manufacturing company is seeking a Process Engineer to support process improvement, product scale-up, equipment optimization, and manufacturing projects.This is a hands-on role ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys solving production challenges, working closely with manufacturing equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You'll spend time both on the production floor and collaborating with technical and operations teams.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Plastics, Polymer, or a related Engineering discipline
- 1–3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
- Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, or similar
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment

Nice-to-Haves

- Experience with plastics processing, extrusion, injection molding, compounding, or related manufacturing processes
- Exposure to equipment design, tooling, process improvement, or production support
- Experience with root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, or continuous improvement initiatives
- EIT designation or eligibility for registration
- Familiarity with manufacturing data analysis or statistical process control (SPC)

Responsibilities

- Support process optimization, troubleshooting, and manufacturing improvement initiatives
- Assist with equipment, tooling, fixture, and process design projects
- Create and update CAD drawings and engineering documentation




- Investigate production issues and help implement corrective actions
- Support equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and validation activities
- Participate in product trials, process scale-up activities, and new product introductions
- Develop SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, suppliers, and technical teams to improve performance and reliability
- Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for a mechanically inclined engineer who enjoys being close to the manufacturing process and seeing the direct impact of their work. You'll be successful if you're curious, proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

This is not a purely desk-based design role. Candidates should be comfortable spending time in a production setting, troubleshooting equipment and processes, and working closely with manufacturing teams.

Compensation & Benefits

- $55,000–$60,000 annually
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
- Exposure to manufacturing, product development, and process engineering projects
- Strong potential for career growth

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in BC. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact only to those considered further, within 2 business days.

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Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Process Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals
📍 Canada