Validation Process Engineer

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WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder, Nicola Kilner.

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder, Nicola Kilner.

We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an experienced Validation Process Engineer to join our Engineering team on a full-time and permanent basis. This position will be based out of our Eastside Production Facility located in Etobicoke and will require candidates to work 5-days a week on-site.

This role provides key support to the Site Leadership Team for all validation requirements and is also responsible for leading the change control process for modifications to validated equipment, ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulations. Additionally, the Validation Process Engineer drives continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing performance, enhance quality, and reduce costs.

WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Develop and lead timeline discussion for New Product Development (NPD), Existing Product development (EPD) and TPM-Insourcing products.
• Responsible for developing and executing validation protocols (OQ/PQ) for new or retrofit equipment and Design and develop cleaning procedures for existing and new products.
• Develop and execute Product/Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) protocols, Firm, Form & Function (FFF) tests and Line Trials protocols for existing and new products.
• Identify, document and investigate protocol deviations in conjunction with cross functional teams and Write validation summary reports completed studies
• Lead the change control process for modifications to validated equipment, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provide key technical support in capital projects involving cleaning, filing and packaging components to sustain or enhance performance and reliability.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing performance, enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Provide input and advice to the R&D Team regarding production equipment, capabilities and limitations for NPD and EPD products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Packaging, Operations, SC, etc.) to ensure seamless execution of validation related initiatives.
• Manage, train, mentor and support the optimized performance of all direct reports including setting clear and measurable objectives for the team; assess and support each direct report to develop their functional, interpersonal skills, with a primary focus on their individual development plans
  
  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline with 5+ years of validation experience in a GMP environment, preferably in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry.
• Process Equipment expertise in a FMCG manufacturing industry.
• Experience in writing technical documents, especially compliance and/or Validation/quality assurance documents and protocols.
• Must be proficient on validation protocol development, data analysis and report writing, as well as manufacturing/inspection procedures.
• Proficient in ISO 22716, GMP’s, Health Canada and FDA Regulations as it applies to cosmetics, OTC/NHP products.
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
  
  

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• Do the right thing
• Create impact
• Respect small things
• ️ Care too much
• Be the future
  
  

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3

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