Process Engineer jobs in New Brunswick

Job Description

Join Our Purpose – Feeding the Future

Role: Process & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Moncton

Hours/Shift: Full time

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own critical hiring delivery as a Process & Maintenance Engineer at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

The Process Engineer and Maintenance Engineer is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes while leading the maintenance technician team to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role combines technical expertise with hands-on leadership to minimize downtime improve asset performance, and support production objectives.

Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Lead OPEX projects and support in CAPEX projects
• Monitor process performance using KPIs and implement data-driven improvements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, RCA)
• Maintain process documentation (SOPs, workflows, standards)
• Maintain a regular floor presence to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Maintenance Team Management

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians
• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily and weekly maintenance activities with the help of the maintenance planner
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration

Maintenance & Reliability

• Own and optimize the preventive and predictive maintenance program
• Ensure high equipment uptime and reliability (OEE)
• Lead troubleshooting of major equipment failures and oversee corrective actions
• Drive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices
• Monitor maintenance KPIs (downtime, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance

CMMS & Asset Management

• Ensure effective use of CMMS systems
• Manage work orders, backlog, and maintenance planning
• Maintain accurate asset history and documentation
• Support spare parts and inventory strategies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and HES teams to meet operational targets
• Act as the key interface between maintenance and operations
• Support production in resolving technical issues quickly and effectively
• Support daily operations and performance meetings

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with regulations
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO), safe work procedures, and risk assessments
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related)
• 5+ years in manufacturing, process engineering, or maintenance/reliability

You’ll also need

• Strong leadership and team management
• Expertise in maintenance strategies (TPM, PM, PdM)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Results-driven with high accountability

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and shop floor presence
• On-call may be required

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Additional Information

• Accessibility: We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage.
• AI in Hiring: All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team—no AI screening or automated decision-making is used.
• Background Check: Final candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the country where the role is based as sponsorship is not available.
• Employment Equity: We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.
• Compensation: Pay is based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

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