Senior Food Process Engineer — Hybrid, Process Design

LAPORTE L.E.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP plan

Hybrid work

Professional development reimbursement

Career growth

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

LAPORTE is seeking a Food Process Engineer with 6 to 10 years of experience in process design for the food, beverage, or biotech industry to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. The engineer will design and manage process engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while contributing to multidisciplinary teams across North America.

Responsibilities include leading project phases, writing technical reports, reviewing deliverables, and pursuing growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Provincial (P. Eng) designation or eligibility.
• 6 to 10 years of progressive experience in process design for the food, beverage, or biotech industry.
• Experience in fluid and bulk materials handling processes, including process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, and P&IDs.
• Experience designing sanitary process systems, including piping, vessels, and CIP systems.
• Familiarity with CFIA and HACCP requirements.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing (an asset).
• Knowledge of post-implementation continuous improvement efforts and methodology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Flexibility to travel to manufacturing sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client needs and project definition.
• Review client specifications.
• Lead all project phases and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, defined scope, timelines, and budget.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Review engineering deliverables, maintain high-quality standards, and define project risks.
• Conduct work in accordance with Laporte’s Professional Practice Management Plan and guidelines.
• Write technical reports and analyses to support design submissions.
• Review shop drawings for compliance and participate in the development of engineering standards.
• Obtain proposals from and follow up with suppliers and contractors.
• Visit and survey project sites for project-related activities.
• Manage deliverables and project execution (estimated 50% of workload).
• Conduct process, utilities, and mechanical designs (estimated 50% of workload).
• Work collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary design teams across North America.
• Chair project team meetings.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of local codes and standards applicable to the industry and projects.
• Maintain a reference set of standards and in-house best practices.
• Suggest, contribute, and champion initiatives to improve the firm’s operations and procedures.
• Support positive client and other discipline consultant interactions.
• Pursue business development and future growth opportunities across various regions.

Job description

LAPORTE is seeking a Food Process Engineer with 6 to 10 years of experience in process design for the food, beverage, or biotech industry to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. The engineer will design and manage process engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while contributing to multidisciplinary teams across North America.

Responsibilities include leading project phases, writing technical reports, reviewing deliverables, and pursuing growth opportunities.