Process Engineer / Project Manager
SearchLabs Toronto, Ontario, Canada · CA$90K–CA$120K/yr
Staffing and Recruiting · 11-50 employees
About the role
Lead custom process-equipment projects through the full design-build-deliver cycle, including process design and project coordination. Manage internal teams and client communication to ensure equipment is delivered safely, on time, and according to specifications.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and P.Eng registration or eligibility in Ontario. Candidates must have experience in process-system design and strong project management skills.
Benefits
Full description
Our client is a leading designer and builder of custom process‑equipment systems used across regulated and high‑performance manufacturing sectors. They deliver fully engineered, fabricated, tested and commissioned systems that support biotech, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, personal care and other advanced production environments.
This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, coordinating multidisciplinary work, and seeing their designs become operating equipment.
The Opportunity
As a Process Engineer / Project Manager, you will lead custom process‑equipment projects through the full design‑build‑deliver cycle. You’ll own process design, project coordination and client communication, ensuring equipment is delivered safely, on time and aligned with project requirements.
You’ll work directly with clients and lead internal teams across process, mechanical, electrical and automation design, fabrication, testing and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Process Design & Technical Leadership
- Develop conceptual and detailed process designs for custom fluid‑process
systems.
- Create process descriptions, flow diagrams, P&IDs and equipment
specifications.
- Perform mass‑balance, heat‑transfer, hydraulic and thermodynamic
calculations.
- Specify major equipment, valves, instruments, piping and utility
requirements.
- Provide technical input to mechanical, electrical and automation
design.
- Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with safety, code and
quality standards.
Project Leadership & Client Management
- Champion projects from concept through fabrication, testing and
commissioning.
- Establish priorities, coordinate resources and maintain project
momentum.
- Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams to resolve
technical and commercial issues.
- Track scope, schedule, budget, risks and decisions; escalate
concerns early.
- Manage vendors and subcontractors, including scope, deliverables
and performance.
Fabrication, Testing & Commissioning
- Support fabrication teams to ensure design intent is achieved.
- Respond to shop‑floor questions and resolve constructability
issues.
- Plan and participate in factory acceptance testing and on‑site
equipment testing.
- Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and
validation.
- Capture lessons learned to improve future designs and project
execution.
Requirements
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- P.Eng registration in Ontario or eligibility.
- Experience in process‑system design, equipment design or project
engineering.
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to practical design
challenges.
- Strong project‑management, organizational and prioritization
skills.
- Clear communication skills and confidence working with clients,
vendors and trades.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the regions
served.
Benefits
$90,000 - $120,000 + benefits = RRSP matching
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our recruitment team.
Vacancy Status
This posting represents a current vacancy.
Additional Notes
Compensation discussions and negotiation guidance will be provided during the hiring process as appropriate.
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