Mechanical Designer, NPD (CMP), Montague

CMP (Charlottetown Metal Products)

is a dynamic and growing stainless steel equipment manufacturer delivering design, fabrication, and installation services and turn‑key solutions to our food processing customers. As a division of

FPS (Food Process Solutions) , we serve customers across Canada, United States of America, and Internationally.

CMP and FPS strongly believe innovation is the biggest driver of organizational growth, and to that end, has invested quite heavily in our Innovation Center in PEI.

At CMP we strive to be one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. Culture is everything. We ensure our employees respect each other, respect our clients, and are collaborative in their approach to their daily workflow.

You will work alongside and complement our talented team of over 160 engineers, designers, technical sales, and fabricator/welders. You will have an opportunity to grow your knowledge of project management and machinery design and leverage that knowledge to build strength in hygienic design of food processing equipment. CMP and FPS are constantly innovating and contributing to more advanced hygienic designs to exceed client needs. We engineer food safety in everything we do.

Position Scope We are seeking a Mechanical Designer to work with an established team of engineers, designers, and subject matter experts and provide support on current and upcoming innovation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design industrial equipment and food processing equipment systems based on Product Engineer’s instructions

Develop and maintain design drawings, programs, documents, machine function descriptions, processes, and design versions using AutoCAD, 3D modeling (Inventor/SolidWorks) software in our FPS Autodesk Vault application

Create and input BOMs into ERP

Provide technical support and liaise between internal field support and shop staff in all facets of design and execution

Ensure all specifications&functions are met, optimizing cost and utilization of material and resources as part of the functional design in the food processing industry

Verify the designs meet original requirements from concept, analysis, modification, manufacturing inspection, installation, and testing, to final commissioning

Work in compliance with all CMP administrative, health&safety policies and standard operation procedures

Perform relevant job duties as assigned

Qualifications&Abilities

Post‑secondary education or above in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Fabrication Engineering or related discipline

Proficient knowledge of using AutoCAD and 3D modelling (Inventor) software

EGBC Registrant - P.Eng/EIT preferred

Working experience in food processing equipment design preferred

Team player, self‑motivated, quick learner with a can‑do attitude. Willingness to meet quick deadlines and handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Strong analytical, mathematical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills

Demonstrate effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Candidate with more experience and qualified P.Eng/EIT will be considered as Design Engineer.

CMP (Charlottetown Metal Products) is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted.

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