Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mechanical Engineering Partner
Quality Engineered Solutions has been delivering mechanical engineering expertise since 1999, specializing in industrial ventilation, refrigeration, and MEP design. Our team of certified professionals brings over 25 years of combined experience in optimizing systems for food processing, manufacturing, and commercial facilities. We prioritize regulatory compliance with standards like FDA, CFIA, and OSHA while offering tailored solutions for process optimization and facility upgrades. Our end-to-end services span from system evaluation to commissioning, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. With a global track record across six continents, we combine technical proficiency with project management excellence to meet client-specific challenges.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through advanced technologies like BIM/VDC and laser scanning. We maintain transparency through detailed cost estimations and vendor selection processes, supporting clients from concept to completion. Our field technical services provide on-site troubleshooting for system integrity, while our construction management ensures quality control and timely delivery. This experience positions us as a trusted partner for complex engineering projects.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Ventilation Engineering
Refrigeration Systems Design
Field Technical Services
Construction Services
MEP Design
Utilities & Process Piping
Reality Capture
BIM Solutions
Software Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Our team includes certified professionals with global operational experience
- We ensure compliance with FDA, CFIA, and OSHA standards
- We specialize in tailored solutions for industrial ventilation and refrigeration
- We deliver end-to-end project management from design to commissioning
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Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering services focus on creating efficient systems for industrial and commercial facilities. We specialize in process optimization and system upgrades for new builds, expansions, and retrofits. Our expertise covers fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and HVAC systems, with particular strength in food processing plant ventilation and refrigeration systems. We deliver solutions that improve operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Ventilation Engineering
We design precision ventilation systems for industrial environments, addressing airflow, pressurization, and air quality requirements. Our solutions control condensation, humidity, and temperature in food processing facilities while meeting OSHA and ASHRAE standards. We provide both general ventilation and process-specific designs for industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to mining, ensuring safe and productive work environments through customized airflow management.
Refrigeration Systems Design
Our refrigeration design services include ammonia, glycol, and DX systems for food production and industrial applications. We create energy-efficient cooling solutions that maintain product quality while optimizing system performance. Our designs consider long-term operational efficiency and future expansion needs, ensuring reliable temperature control for facilities ranging from dairy plants to cold storage warehouses across North America.
MEP Design
We provide comprehensive MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design for commercial and institutional buildings. Our integrated approach ensures functional systems that meet energy efficiency goals while complying with building codes. We support architects and contractors with detailed designs for HVAC, electrical distribution, and plumbing systems, using BIM technology to coordinate components and prevent construction conflicts.
Construction Services
Our construction services cover project management from concept to commissioning. We oversee quality control, schedule adherence, and regulatory compliance for mechanical systems installations. Our team coordinates with contractors to ensure design intent is maintained while addressing field challenges, delivering turnkey solutions for industrial facilities and commercial buildings with a focus on safety and operational readiness.
People
Rick Allen
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
With over 25 years in industrial mechanical design, Rick specializes in ventilation systems for food plants. He holds engineering licenses in Canada and the US, and brings global project management experience across six continents while leading QES's technical direction.
Rob Burtt
Chief Operations Officer
Rob oversees all QES operations with 30+ years in industrial process engineering. His expertise spans project execution from design to commissioning, combining technical knowledge with practical experience in manufacturing operations and agricultural applications to ensure client success.
Mike Ritchie
Director of Business Development
Mike brings 30 years of customer service experience to QES, focusing on innovative solutions for client challenges. His background in management and marketing helps bridge technical requirements with business needs, driving strategic growth while maintaining client relationships.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve food & beverage processing, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, indoor farming, pulp & paper, and manufacturing sectors with tailored mechanical engineering solutions.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
Our designs meet FDA, CFIA, BRC, OSHA, and ASHRAE standards through meticulous documentation and adherence to municipal, provincial, and industry-specific regulations.
What services do you offer?
We provide mechanical engineering, ventilation systems, refrigeration design, MEP services, construction management, and field technical support for industrial and commercial facilities.
How do you handle project management?
We oversee projects from concept to commissioning, managing quality control, schedule adherence, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
What makes QES unique?
Our 25+ years of experience in food plant ventilation combined with global operational expertise and advanced technologies like BIM/VDC set us apart in mechanical engineering.