Process Specialist II​/Engineer II

At Septodont, a global leader in dental products and a key player in pharmaceutical development and contract manufacturing (CDMO), we are proud to work every day to improve patients’ health and well-being. Present in more than 110 countries, the Group relies on the energy, expertise, and passion of 2,600 employees. With 6 international production sites, Septodont combines industrial excellence, technological expertise, and innovation to meet the needs of healthcare professionals worldwide.

In North America, our operations include facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and Pennsylvania. Our Cambridge, Ontario site is home to Novocol Pharma – a thriving center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. Backed by a team of more than 675 dedicated professionals and modern facilities, we deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions to partners around the world.

Beyond our expertise, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a stimulating work environment where everyone can learn, grow, and build a career that reflects their aspirations, supported by continuous training and internal mobility. As a socially responsible company, we place diversity and inclusion at the heart of our development, convinced that they enhance collective performance and foster human experience.

Joining Septodont means becoming part of a human-scale international group and contributing to a meaningful mission: improving health for as many people as possible.

We have an opportunity for a Process Specialist II / Process Engineer II. Candidates holding a Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation will be assigned the title Process Engineer II. Candidates without a P.Eng. designation will be assigned the title Process Specialist II.

The Process Engineer/ Process Specialist II is accountable for project execution and process system support across the organization. This role supports manufacturing operations, capital projects, process improvements, validation activities, and regulatory initiatives within a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, lead engineering projects, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

• Lead and manage engineering projects from specification through implementation and turnover.
• Provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing and process operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand and address technical service requirements.
• Identify and implement process and equipment improvements to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and minimize waste.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support equipment qualification, requalification, and validation activities.
• Support new product introductions and relevant R&D initiatives.
• Review and approve protocols, technical reports, and validation documentation.
• Conduct technical investigations, analyze data, and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, specialists, and technicians.
• Develop commissioning and start-up documentation.
• Create, revise, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare and interpret process layouts, as-built drawings, and equipment schematics.
• Maintain compliance with pharmaceutical quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Science required. Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within pharmaceutical, food and beverage, consumer products, or other regulated industries. Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment is considered an asset. Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation is preferred. Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, and P& and schematics. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, problem-solving capability,…