Junior Process Engineer

GMP Engineering Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Engineering Inc. in Oakville, ON is seeking a Jr. Process Designer to join a cross-functional team responsible for Concept to CQV of GMP-compliant containment process equipment and units for pharma manufacturing.

Under supervision of a senior engineer, you will develop design packages, perform process evaluations, create URS, PFDs, P&IDs, and participate in FATs and CQV activities, with up to 50% international travel to equipment vendors and client sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with GMP containment equipment design and qualification.
• Ability to develop URS and provide PFDs/P&IDs.
• Familiarity with CQV activities in pharma manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design basis development.
• Process alternatives evaluations.
• User requirements specifications (URS).
• Process flow diagrams (PFDs).
• Process Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Process integration of unit operations.
• Equipment plot plans and layout drawings.
• Equipment sizing and specifications.
• Commissioning and qualification protocol development and execution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Task prioritization

Self-directed

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

P.Eng. (Professional Engineer)

Job description

We are a specialized engineering company with international exposure and subject matter expertise in the design, fabrication and qualification of sterile, high purity and potent containment process equipment and plants. We are growing our company size and capabilities through recruitment of talented professionals. We offer a true creative engineering design work environment with a wide range of interesting projects in the bio-pharmaceutical, personal care and food industry.

POSITION:

You will be part of a cross-functional engineering team in the role of Jr. Process Designer (/Engineer if you hold a P.Eng.). You will develop and deliver conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design packages through to CQV for GMP-compliant integrated process equipment and unit operations used in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical drug substances and products.

SUMMARY:

Working under the guidance of a senior engineer you will be responsible for:

• Design Basis Development
• Process Alternatives Evaluations
• User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Process Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Process Integration of Unit Operations
• Equipment Plot Plans and Layout Drawings
• Equipment Sizing and Specification
• Commissioning & Qualification Protocol Development and Execution

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to manage and coordinate cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Self-directed, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.

EDUCATION:

LOCATION:

The primary work location will be in our main Oakville, ON office. However, a significant aspect of the role will involve intermittent international travel, including extended periods (up to 50%) spent at equipment vendors for Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and at the client's site for Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities.