Process Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

Job title: Process Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

We're cooking up something exciting in Calgary and need a Process Engineer to help us get it just right. You'll fine-tune our extrusion, drying, and packaging lines, shepherd new recipes from the test kitchen to full production, and lead projects that make the whole facility hum. You'll be the link between our R&D chefs, the crew on the floor, and the maintenance team—turning bold ideas into products people actually want to eat. If you love chasing down production puzzles, digging into the data, and seeing your work land on shelves across the country, pull up a chair. Bring your engineering chops, your curiosity, and your hunger to make an impact. Let's build something delicious together.

TalentWorld is recruiting a Process Engineer (Food Manufacturing) in Calgary, Alberta for one of our partners.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
• Paid vacation to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
• Full range of medical and dental benefits to support your health and well-being.
• Training is provided to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Free parking on site for a hassle-free commute

Process Engineer Responsibilities

• Improve throughput, yield, and efficiency across extrusion, drying, coating, milling, and packaging operations
• Reduce waste and downtime through data-driven process improvements
• Maintain process control parameters and operating standards
• Scale up new products from pilot trials to commercial production
• Validate processing parameters and document manufacturing specifications
• Partner with R&D to transition new formulations into production
• Lead equipment upgrades and process improvement projects
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment
• Collaborate on automation initiatives and facility expansion
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis efforts
• Develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Improve OEE and key manufacturing KPIs
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, and customer requirements
• Support audits and promote a strong food safety culture
• Bridge Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams
• Provide technical support and training to production staff

Process Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Process, Food, or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years in food manufacturing or process engineering
• Extrusion processing experience highly preferred
• Plant proteins, cereals, snacks, pet food, or ingredient manufacturing experience is an asset
• Equipment commissioning and improvement project leadership experience
• P.Eng. or APEGA eligibility preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is an asset
• HACCP, BRCGS, or SQF Practitioner certification a plus
• PCQI certification considered beneficial
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to work in rotational shifts or on call if needed
• Class 5 license and own transportation is desired
• Able to provide 2 professional references
• Able to pass a background check if needed

Employment Details

• Location: Northeast Calgary, Alberta
• Type: Permanent
• Schedule: Rotational shifts, on-call as required

Interested in Process Engineer (Food Manufacturing) role in Calgary, Alberta?

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This post is for a position under our future talent pool for one of our client organizations.

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