Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Process Engineer supports the design, modification, qualification, and optimization of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and facilities in a GMP-regulated environment. This role focuses on facility upgrades, process implementation, equipment integration, and validation activities that enable both new and existing manufacturing operations. The engineer collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Regulatory, and Project teams to develop robust technical solutions, manage process changes, and ensure full compliance with regulatory and contamination control requirements while contributing to innovative medical and nuclear medicine solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support facility and process redesign projects, including the implementation of new manufacturing systems and equipment in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing environments.
• Review existing process, equipment, and facility documentation to inform engineering decisions and support effective project execution.
• Develop technical solutions that enable multiple manufacturing processes to operate within shared GMP facilities while minimizing contamination and cross-contamination risks.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities to ensure reliable and compliant operation.
• Lead or contribute to process scale-up, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Execute qualification and validation activities, including the development and completion of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, test plans, and validation reports.
• Perform risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate manufacturing and process risks throughout the product and process lifecycle.
• Apply design control and change control principles within highly regulated manufacturing environments to maintain compliance and traceability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Regulatory, and Project teams to ensure compliant, effective, and timely process implementation.
• Generate, review, and maintain technical documentation, specifications, validation records, and engineering reports to support audits and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to research and development activities related to medical manufacturing solutions, facilities design, and process development.
• Participate in or support automation and lean six sigma initiatives aimed at improving manufacturing processes, throughput, and reliability.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead project tasks, coordinate cross-functional activities, and implement practical technical solutions within project timelines.
• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Design Practices to all aspects of process and facility design, validation, and operation.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by ensuring that processes, documentation, and validation activities meet applicable pharmaceutical and medical regulatory requirements.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of manufacturing process design experience in the pharmaceutical or medical development industry.
• Direct experience with medical manufacturing process design and technical engineering design for medical products or solutions.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of pharmaceutical development processes and regulatory requirements.
• Solid technical knowledge within process or manufacturing engineering, with a broad understanding of other engineering disciplines.
• Direct experience with regulatory and pharmaceutical projects, including application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Design Practices.
• Experience with clean room design and operation, including contamination control strategies and environmental monitoring considerations.
• Experience with aseptic processing and terminal sterilization methods in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with validation protocols and the full qualification and validation lifecycle, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities.
• Experience with technology transfer and process scale-up from development to commercial manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead project tasks and implement technical solutions within a structured project management framework.
• Experience applying design control and change control in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements in pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing.
• Proficiency in generating and maintaining detailed technical documentation, specifications, and validation records.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with process engineering and manufacturing engineering in pharmaceutical or medical manufacturing settings.
• Experience in process improvement and process development, including continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to research related to medical solutions for facilities design and development.
• Experience with automation in manufacturing environments to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Familiarity with lean six sigma principles and tools for process optimization.
• Experience with equipment validation and qualification in GMP-regulated facilities.
• Knowledge of quality engineering practices and their application to manufacturing processes.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail in preparing engineering reports and validation records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Regulatory, and Project Management.
• Broad understanding of project management frameworks and the ability to work within structured project plans.
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

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