PROCESS ENGINEER - COMMERCIAL PROJECT

Location: Scarborough, Ontario. In Office

Vacancy Status: Replacement

Number of Vacancy: 1

Salary Starting From: 80,000 / year

About Us:

Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. is a second-generation family-owned company founded in 1982, based in Scarborough, Ontario. We are a market leader in thaw and serve baking technology, specializing in frozen sweet goods like muffins, croissants, and pastries for retail, foodservice, and contract manufacturing. We are known for our high-quality products, innovation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Our vision is “to provide an unparalleled manufacturing solution experience to the world’s leading food companies and brands”. We have close to 180,000 sq feet of leading-edge bakery production space, in which we produce exceptional bakery products including bars, croissants, pastries, muffins, and brownies for retail and foodservice customers.

Our team creates outstanding value for our customers through innovative solutions, team-oriented partnerships, and leading-edge technology, which separates us from other co-manufacturers. We are passionate leaders who love to win, care about our customers and our team members, and take exceptional pride in delivering with excellence in everything we do!

Why Join Us

Tradition offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life, and disability), alongside a commitment to professional growth and career progression. Employees gain access to an RRSP employer match after three months and enjoy unique time-off perks, including four annual personal days and a paid day off for their birthday.

JOB STATEMENT

We are looking for a Process Engineer (Commercial Project) who will support cross-functional teams—including Project Management, Sales, Operations, and Engineering—to ensure the successful execution of customer trials, new product launches, and ongoing manufacturing projects. This role involves coordinating project activities, developing technical documentation, and maintaining strong communication with internal stakeholders, Customers and external vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Lead routine stakeholder communications and collaborate with PM, Sales,



and Operations to support customer trials and new product introductions.
- Contribute to the Engineering Manager’s initiatives to refine engineering processes, best practices, and training documentation.
- Draft comprehensive technical documents (TDRs), equipment setup procedures, recipes, mechanical configurations, and tooling specifications.
- Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and update product specifications for customer trials throughout the project lifecycle.
- Own and update plant-level documentation for tooling, materials, centerlines, and equipment.
- Own project schedules and maintain task accuracy in Smartsheet.
- Execute equipment installation, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting alongside equipment vendors.
- Request quotations, lead times, and technical specifications from external suppliers.
- Lead small-scale engineering projects from inception to completion.
- Validate packaging material components against standards and manage SAP packaging records.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and lead small poka-yoke and centerlining projects.
- Apply safety, quality, regulatory requirements, and Integrated Lean Six Sigma tools in project execution.
- Conduct site visits and support internal/external cross-functional teams to resolve routine technical issues.
- Oversee the accuracy and implementation of print codes for cases, cartons, or film.
- Track project expenditures and manage budgets for projects.
- Perform packaging material validations against dielines and evaluate customer dielines for technical feasibility.
- Maintain KPI dashboards, performance charts, and routine engineering reports.
- Identify project risks, prepare status reports, and report updates to key stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot baseline equipment failures and performance issues to support plant operations.




- Directly own and maintain project files, drawings, SOPs, validation documents, and Engineering Change Notifications.
- Design current tools and modify existing designs to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Develop design solutions for continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and ensure project success.
- Optimize tooling and equipment designs to reduce downtime, minimize waste, and improve productivity.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

- A highly-motivated, self-starter capable of leading multiple projects
- Results oriented; having the desire and ability to measure and achieve results both individually and with others
- Experience in food processing is considered an asset
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project Management software/tools.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks is an asset.
- 4-5 years of experience in engineering or related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Pursuit of P.Eng or EIT designation is an asset.

Disclosure of AI Use: Please be advised that we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and assess applicants for this position. Interview Process: If you are interviewed for this position, you will be notified of your hiring status (whether a decision has been made) within 45 days of your last interview.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our team members, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of application and employment processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?
- Do you have experience in relevant Bakery processes and technologies?

Experience:
- related: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Process Engineer (Commercial) (Toronto)
🏢 Tradition Fine Foods
📍 Toronto