Industrial Engineer Pipe
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 30, 2026. Canadian Precast Concrete Institute scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Us
Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia.
In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.
Job Summary
The Pipe Industrial Engineer plays a key role in driving operational excellence across manufacturing processes. This position is responsible for analyzing current operations, collaborating with production and maintenance teams to design efficient workflows, and implementing improvements that enhance productivity and reduce waste. The engineer also supports quality assurance efforts to ensure final products meet established standards and customer expectations.
Responsibilities
Review production processes, systems, and procedures with the intent of promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Make recommendations and implement continuous improvement programs for production and maintenance processes, as well as processes upstream from production
Assist in the overall planning and execution of capital projects
Monitor market for production and associated technology and make upgrade recommendations to management for new equipment or other systems that would increase plant efficiency
Assist with the continuous improvement of process procedures to resolve production issues
Develop and maintain KPIs relating to production quality and efficiency
Help develop and manage process documentation and share production efficiency analyses with operations as needed
Technical Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in civil, industrial or mechanical engineering
Strong knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards
Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office 365, 3D Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) software such as Tekla Structures, Virtual Simulation software such as Siemens Technomatics, with exposure to other engineering related Manufacturing Resource Planning (“MRP”) software being an asset
Previous experience or co-op placement in precast concrete considered a definite asset
Business Requirements
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Experience with time management and creating Key Performance Indicators (“KPI’s”)
Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
Cultural Requirements
Ability to work productively with a unionized, hourly workforce in a plant environment
Good communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management
A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.