Industrial Engineer

At Merkur, we support our manufacturing clients in their engineering, improvement, and industrial transformation challenges.

In this context, we are looking for an industrial engineer to work with our clients in the center of Quebec and Estrie. You will be called upon to address a variety of issues related to the performance of operations.

Your Role

At the heart of interactions between engineering, production, and continuous improvement, you will address concrete issues for our clients.

• Support client companies in implementing continuous improvement and Lean solutions;
• Participate in manufacturing strategies through the diagnosis of operations and the definition of the future vision;
• Use industrial engineering tools to design and optimize production lines;
• Reduce waste in the context of layout optimization or plant layout;
• Participate in Kaizen workshops and simulations of operations and material flows;
• Participate in cross-functional projects.
• Desired Profile

We are looking for a profile that is both proficient in the basics and tools of industrial engineering but with a great capacity for listening and relationship building.

More specifically:

• A degree in industrial engineering or operations and logistics engineering;
• 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial engineering or manufacturing;
• Proficiency in project management and its tools;
• Familiarity with digital and computer systems (ERP);
• Good analytical and structuring skills;
• Ability to manage multiple subjects in parallel and navigate complexity;
• Excellent adaptability;
• Mobility required across different client sites;
• Proficiency in French and functional English required to interact with partners, suppliers, and clients outside Quebec as well as to consult technical documentation in English.

What Will Make You Successful

• Rigor and analytical sense;
• Ability to understand the impacts of a change (operational and human) and to support;
• Structured and solution-oriented approach;
• Ability to mobilize stakeholders without hierarchical links;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Why Merkur

• Real support throughout your mandates;
• Exposure to varied technical environments;
• Evolution towards project, improvement, or expertise roles;
• Proximity culture and skill development.

What We Offer

• Collaboration with passionate experts;
• Stimulating and learning environment;
• Personalized, structured, and friendly integration;
• 4 personal days annually at your discretion;
• Holidays during the festive season;
• Telemedicine service and in-person medical appointments within 24 to 48 hours;
• Flexible work policy (where possible with client projects).

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Merkur has committed to promoting a diverse and representative workforce, as well as a workplace that is inclusive and treats all employees fairly. The use of the masculine in this document is solely to lighten the text.