Factory Layout Engineer

Factory Layout Engineer (Perm)Montreal. QC

Introduction

We are currently in search of a Factory Layout Engineer on behalf of our client located in Montreal, Quebec. The ideal candidate should possess substantial experience in construction design, production design, and/or product design. This role uniquely combines all three disciplines, aiming to achieve exceptional designs by effectively managing all aspects of the production facility. The Factory Layout & Modelling Team is dedicated to delivering factory designs with a strong emphasis on cross-functional compatibility, technical modularity, and the implementation of industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to draft comprehensive factory layouts, including equipment placement.
• Engage in engineering design processes from inception through operational phases.
• Oversee site conceptualization, supplier relationships, construction, commissioning, and post-operational upgrades and modifications.
• Establish standards for layouts and backend software, actively participating in various projects alongside an 11-person team consisting of experts in piping, architecture, and layout.
• Integrate into the blueprint team, offering valuable feedback and local insights to guide decision-making.
• Engage in day-to-day interactions with various teams and provide constructive input to stakeholders in material handling, maintenance, logistics, operations, and building management.
• Adapt existing blueprint drawings as well as create new ones from scratch.
• Account for various scenarios and factors.
• Occasional travel to Sweden to interface with local teams.
• Develop holistically optimized factory designs as an integral part of the company, with a strong focus on concept and basic engineering phases.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary design scope, delivering innovative solutions to discerning stakeholders.
• Generate and manage drawings, models, and metadata in both 2D and 3D CAD environments.
• Contribute to the development of internal toolboxes and innovative work processes, pushing the boundaries of modern factory design practices.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• A degree (B.Sc/M.Sc.) in Engineering, preferably in Production, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or production development, preferably with a focus on factory layout, factory/production design, process design, or related areas.
• Experience in packaging and manufacturing, particularly in production development.
• A broad understanding of different engineering functions.
• Experience in clean and dry room environments is advantageous, but flexibility in industry experience (e.g., manufacturing, automotive) is acceptable.
• Background in production engineering, with prior experience in a factory setting.
• Proficiency in CAD software and technical drawing.
• Flexibility to work on brownfield or greenfield projects of varying sizes.
• Knowledge of niche industries such as production engineering, process engineering, or development engineering.
• Strong familiarity with Factory Design tools, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in the Autodesk ecosystem is a notable asset.
• Intermediate-level mechanical CAD skills.
• A genuine interest and curiosity in tools, visualizations, and cutting-edge technical advancements.

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