Position Title: Process Engineer
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 04
Requisition ID: 45102
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.
About the role.
The PPTC Process Engineer supports the development, optimization, and commercialization of new products, processes, and technologies through pilot plant and manufacturing trials. This role serves as a critical link between Research & Development and Operations by applying engineering principles to improve product quality, process capability, efficiency, scalability, and manufacturing readiness. The Process Engineer develops and validates process settings required to achieve Key Process Attributes (KPAs), identifies scale-up risks, and implements mitigation strategies before products move into full-scale production. The role also supports pilot facility operations while ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements across a global network of R&D and ATI facilities.
What you’ll be doing.
- Design, plan, execute, and evaluate pilot plant and manufacturing trials for new products, technologies, and process improvements.
- Develop, optimize, and validate process parameters to improve yield, quality, throughput, consistency, and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to reduce process variability, material waste, energy consumption, and operating costs.
- Support product scale-up and commercialization activities by collaborating with Product Development, Scientific, and Manufacturing teams.
- Assess manufacturing readiness and technical feasibility of new products and technologies prior to commercialization.
- Utilize AI and digital technologies to improve process understanding, plant correlation, and operational performance.
- Lead and coordinate pilot plant operations while ensuring project objectives, timelines, and quality requirements are achieved.
- Collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate trial data, translating technical findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Develop process specifications, operating procedures, and technical documentation to support successful technology transfer and knowledge sharing.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Food Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain, and cross-functional teams to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support equipment commissioning, process validation, manufacturing trials, and installation activities.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, workplace safety, environmental, HACCP, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
What you’ll need to be successful.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility is considered an asset.
- Two or more years of experience in food manufacturing, product development, process engineering, manufacturing operations, or a related environment.
- Experience supporting R&D activities, pilot plant operations, commercialization projects, and manufacturing scale-up initiatives preferred.
- Experience leading process improvement projects and conducting pilot or manufacturing trials.
- Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes, industrial equipment, and processing technologies.
- Knowledge of process control principles, industrial instrumentation, and measurement systems.
- Experience using statistical analysis tools, root cause analysis methodologies, and data-driven problem-solving techniques.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective project management, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and geographies.
- Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and passion for continuous improvement.
- Interest in AI-enabled technologies and digital tools that support innovation and process optimization.
About the team.
You will be part of McCain’s Product and Process Technology Centre (PPTC) team, working closely with Research & Development, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Food Safety, Supply Chain, and Product Development professionals. The team collaborates across a global network of R&D and ATI facilities to develop innovative products, improve manufacturing capabilities, and successfully commercialize technologies that strengthen McCain’s leadership in prepared foods.
About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide 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.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
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: $69,700.00 - $93,000.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: 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 applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
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: Research & Development
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
