Project Specialist / Project Engineer

Oakville, ON, Canada

Full Time

Mid Level

Join SAGE Engineering Services Ltd. as a PROJECT SPECIALIST / PROJECT ENGINEER!
Be part of projects that matter – supporting the design, qualification, and delivery of life-changing pharmaceutical advancements.

About Us:
Since 2000, SAGE has steadily grown to serve medium to large organizations across regulated industries in North America and beyond — including pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, medical devices, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and food & beverage. We integrate with our clients' project teams, offering flexible, full-service engineering solutions through strategic partnerships.

Our Culture:
We’re a people-first company that values personal growth, collaboration, and continuous learning. We support flexible work models, offer varied work environments (including opportunities to travel). Our team is empowered to shape their careers while contributing to impactful life sciences and pharmaceutical projects. At SAGE, shared success, technical excellence, and a supportive, inclusive environment define how we work.

Role Responsibilities:

Manage and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in technical areas (e.g., Process, Packaging, and Facility Engineering)
Provide technical and project direction to project teams and support managers and engineers
Lead and coordinate project execution to meet deliverables
Communicate technical status updates to clients and stakeholders
Create and review engineering drawings, specifications, and test documents
Execute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
Troubleshoot technical issues and evaluate and manage design changes
Prepare calculations, reports, and project documentation
Coordinate vendors, contractors, and client meetings
Mentor junior staff and support multiple projects concurrently
Ensure compliance with client and company standards
50% Travel required based on project location (mostly within North America and limited international travel required

Qualifications:

Engineering degree (mechanical, chemical, industrial, electrical)
P.Eng. or working towards obtaining license in Ontario (P.Eng. required for Project Engineer role)
Minimum of 3-5 years’ pharmaceutical engineering experience
Experience designing and managing Manual Visual Inspection (MVI) programs is preferred.
Experience in performing Knapp Studies (or probabilistic detection studies) to calculate Reject Zone Efficiency and False Reject Rates is preferred.
Hands-on experience in the design, User Requirement Specification (URS), and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) of Semi-Automated (SAVI) and Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) systems is preferred.
Familiarity with emerging technologies, such as the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning models is preferred.
Skilled in writing Engineering lifecycle documentation
Confident and experienced in leading technical meetings and presentations
Strong attention to detail, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
Proficient with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Certain projects within this role require successful completion of a vision assessment (20/20 near vision, corrected or uncorrected) and a colour-perception test. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and applicable Canadian human rights legislation.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision
Career development and training opportunities
In and out of office work environments when feasible
Work life balance
Lunch and Learn sessions
Social Club and social company events
Professional association memberships
Education Assistance Program
Opportunity to participate in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
Robust onboarding with mentorship
Quarterly Town Hall meetings

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, SAGE Engineering Services Ltd. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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