Compounding Process Engineer

Hunter Amenities International; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is looking for a dedicated Compounding Process Engineer in Burlington, Ontario. This role requires expertise in chemical formulations and process efficiency, along with strong troubleshooting skills. The successful candidate will work to ensure high-quality product output while minimizing environmental impact. A Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience are required. We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Company-paid benefits

Skills development and training reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemical engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food or chemical production is a plus.
• Proven success supporting GMPs, environmental, legislative, quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of processing units meets industry standards.
• Support compounding operations and ensure documentation is maintained.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement measures.

Skills

Continuous improvement and troubleshooting skills

Understanding process components

Technical writing skills

Ability to design using CAD software

HACCP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Job description

Compounding Process Engineer

Hunter Amenities is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Guest Amenities with 40 years of experience in the global market.

We are a highly entrepreneurial, professional, and driven organization that believes in teamwork, professional ethics, and outstanding service. Hunter is proud to be a Platinum level member of the "Best Managed Companies" program in Canada.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a highly dedicated and motivated Chemical Engineer to join our operations team. The Chemical Engineer will provide expertise to ensure chemical formulations and processes are efficient, the quality of the product is consistently high, and the environmental impact is minimized. The incumbent is a driven individual with a desire for problem solving; and is able to navigate complex challenges, and promoting effective solutions independently.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure Controlled operation of processing units is functioning as per industry standards, reliable, robust and are optimized.
• Support the Compounding area of the business, review and implement process control strategies, monitor GMP compliance, equipment capabilities, and ensure equipment maintenance and calibration are performed as per industry standards.
• Onboarding of new formulations and ensuring they are delivered to the packaging equipment on time and within specification.
• Accurate and timely documentation of all requirements under provincial regulations
• Working with the Compounding Manager, ensure CIP systems parameters are respected (Flow, Temperature, Conductivity, Time) on consistent basis. Apply corrective and preventative actions to maintain sustainability.
• Working with the Plant Manager, and Quality Manager to root cause and implement corrective and preventative measures.
• Continuous Improvement tasks include identification of loss and waste, establish and implement sustainability process/practices/measures to facilitate benchmarking activities (e.g. OOS investigations, tracking, identify variances and resolution requirements).
• Responsible for cost management as it relates to the scope of the position – not limited to standardization, utilities, chemical consumption, batch yields and waste.
• Improve efficiencies in batch timing, batch accuracy, reduce opportunities for batch failure, or correction.
• Work with R&D Departments during trial runs of new formulations to ensure manufacturability.
• Investigate and lead new capital projects that support cost savings, improve efficiencies, improve ergonomics and capacity
• Investigate new automation opportunities
• Champion best in class or new technologies and implement in the compounding department.
• Support and maintain GMPs, environmental, legislative, quality and safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
• 5+ Years of experience in chemical engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Continuous improvement and troubleshooting skills, error proofing processes
• Understanding process components: material flow, pumps, motor loads
• Experience in food or chemical production a plus
• Technical writing skills for work instructions, SOPs, etc.
• Ability to design using CAD software
• HACCP, GMP experience
• Asset management (cradle to grave) expertise
• Ability to work and influence cross functionally to achieve common goals.
• Proven success supporting GMPs, environmental, legislative (federal and provincial), quality and safety standards.

We offer:

• A competitive compensation package.
• An excellent company-paid benefit package including health, dental, life, a matching group RRSP, skills development, and training reimbursement.
• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, dynamic, and successful global team. We believe in our people and our people believe in Hunter.

A Little Bit More About Us:

Hunter Amenities’ global headquarters is in Burlington, Ontario where we manufacture one of the richest portfolios of licensed amenity brands for our 5- and 6-star global hotels, boutique hotels, spas, cruise lines and retail clients. Hunter has built a broad retail portfolio, creating both private labels and branded beauty products of the highest quality. Learn more about our company and culture at www.hunteramenities.com.

Based on our profile and needs we will only contact those candidates selected for interviews. Thanks for applying!

Hunter Amenities International Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Hunter does not discriminate on the basis of race/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by current law.

Hunter Amenities is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 1-800-668-1483.