Forward Deployed Engineer at FGF Brands — Toronto, CAN | Base Career

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Forward Deployed Engineer

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Summary

As a Forward Deployed Engineer on the Cerebro team, you will be embedded with manufacturing customers and internal production teams to make Cerebro actually work in real plant environments.

This is a highly practical, hands-on role at the intersection of AI technology, manufacturing operations, and customer outcomes.

You will spend significant time on-site (and remotely) understanding production lines, diagnosing real operational problems, rapidly adapting and deploying Cerebro solutions, integrating with existing systems, driving adoption, and feeding field insights back into the core product.

Success is measured by reliable production deployments, measurable line improvements, and high customer adoption.

We are looking for sharp, analytical engineers who can learn quickly.

If you have a strong engineering foundation (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial/Management, or similar), enjoy solving real-world problems with people, and are excited to pick up modern AI tools while immersing yourself in manufacturing, this role is built for you.

What Fgf Offers

FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
RRSP matching program
Tuition reimbursement
Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

Minimum 2 years of professional experience in an engineering, technical, or operational role (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial/Management, Manufacturing, Process, or related engineering backgrounds are highly valued).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills—ability to break down complex, real-world issues, gather data, and drive practical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with people at all levels, from operators to plant leadership.
High ownership mentality and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Willingness and ability to travel for site visits and hands-on deployments.

Exposure to manufacturing, industrial operations, food production, or continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) environments.
Any hands-on experience with data, systems integration, automation, sensors, computer vision, or applied AI tools.
Experience collaborating across technical and non-technical teams.
Curiosity about AI and a track record of quickly picking up new technical skills.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment!

As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.

We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.

Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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