Mechanical Reliability Engineer Specialist

Belleville, ON (Relocation Assistance Available)

Full-Time | Permanent

$80,000 - $95,000 + Bonus + RRSP Matching + Comprehensive Benefits
Keep the Plant Running. We're partnering confidentially with a leading Canadian food manufacturer seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to play a key role in improving equipment reliability, maintenance strategy, and plant performance within a highly automated manufacturing operation.
This is more than a maintenance engineering role.
You'll drive equipment reliability, lead root cause investigations, improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs, support capital projects, commission new equipment, and work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to maximize uptime and operational performance.
If you're passionate about solving complex mechanical problems, improving equipment performance, and making a measurable impact on manufacturing operations, we'd like to hear from you.
Join a growing manufacturer investing heavily in equipment, technology, and continuous improvement
High-visibility engineering role with ownership of plant reliability initiatives
Lead capital improvements and equipment optimization projects
Modern manufacturing environment with advanced processing and packaging equipment
Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, RRSP matching, and comprehensive benefits
Professional development and long-term career growth
Collaborative engineering team where your ideas will directly influence operational performance
Equipment Reliability & Asset Performance
Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, availability, and overall plant performance
Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Improve equipment lifecycle performance through reliability-centered maintenance principles
Monitor equipment trends and recommend long-term reliability improvements
Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions
Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
Analyze downtime data and develop action plans that improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs
Support operational excellence through data-driven decision-making
Capital Projects & Engineering Support
Lead equipment modifications, upgrades, and new equipment installations
Support equipment commissioning, start-up, and performance validation
Prepare technical specifications, RFQs, RFPs, and vendor documentation
Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during project execution
Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations
Provide technical guidance during equipment troubleshooting and process improvements
Support maintenance teams with equipment optimization and best practices
Promote a culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline

• 5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance programs
• Experience leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Knowledge of processing, packaging, pneumatic, steam, pumping, conveying, and mechanical systems
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning
• Excellent communication and project coordination abilities

Food, Dairy, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Packaged Goods, or other regulated manufacturing experience
TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance experience
CAD software experience
Food Manufacturing
Dairy Processing
Beverage Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Nutraceutical Manufacturing
Chemical Processing
Packaging Manufacturing
Enjoy solving complex mechanical and reliability challenges
Think beyond reactive maintenance and focus on long-term equipment performance
Take ownership of projects and drive continuous improvement
Thrive in collaborative manufacturing environments
Balance hands-on problem-solving with strategic engineering thinking
Enjoy working on projects that directly improve operational performance
If you're a Mechanical Reliability Engineer looking for an opportunity to improve plant performance, lead reliability initiatives, and contribute to a growing manufacturing operation, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.