Plant Engineer

REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production.  We have 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.  We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.  This position will be located in MISSISSAUGA, CANADA.

We are seeking a hands-on Plant Engineer to serve as the primary engineering resource for our Mississauga manufacturing facility.  This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being on the plant floor, partnering closely with maintenance teams, troubleshooting equipment issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and executing capital and operations improvement projects. 

The successful candidate will be a highly visible, boots-on-the-ground engineering presence within the plant, helping to imrove equipment reliability and optimize manufacturing processes. 

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined engineer - or a maintenance professional ready to take the next step into engineering - to make a direct impact on plant performance, safety, and operational excellence. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary engineering resource for plant operations and maintenance teams. 
• Partner closely with maintenance personnel to troubleshoot equipment failures and recurring operations actions. 
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities that enhance safety, reliability, productivity and efficiency. 
• Develop, manage, and support capital and operational improvement projects from concept to implementation
• Support projects involving equipment optimization, material handling and stacking systems, blister pumps, and other plant equipment.
• Create and update mechanical layouts, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Utilize AutoCAD to develop and revise equipment drawings, and plant documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution. 
• Support reliability and preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with application safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

IF YOU ENJOY SOLVING REAL-WORLD INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGES , WORKING DIRECTLY WITH EQUIPMENT AND DRIVING MEANINGFUL IMPROVEMENTS IN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT - WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY!

For this role, REAL ALLOY offers competitive compensation and benefits with a base salary of $73,000.00 - $105,000.00.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industrial experience. 
• Experience working in a heavy industrial manufacturing, processing, or production environment. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting maintenance and reliability intiatives
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and engineering drawings
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem solving methodolgies

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REAL ALLOY is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.

Real Alloy Canada Ltd. is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and workplace. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.  Please contact Human Resources for more information.