P.Eng  ·  Process Engineering  ·  Toronto, ON & New Jersey, NY

Designing the systems that keep pharma manufacturing compliant.

Senior Process Engineer specialized in GMP facilities, biopharmaceutical process design, and full-lifecycle project delivery — from PFD to qualification.

Over 10 years across the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and animal health industries, partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to bring complex facilities from concept to validated, compliant operation — on time and within budget.

☎ (437) 243 9350 ✉ joaquimlopezm@gmail.com in/joaquimlopezmartinez 📍 Toronto, ON & New Jersey, NY ✔ Authorized to work in Canada, EU & USA
FDS P&ID CQV GMP
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Profile

Joaquim is a Senior Process Engineer with over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and animal health industries. He specializes in process and facilities design and improvement, with a strong focus on GMP compliance and regulatory requirements.

Skilled in managing the full project lifecycle, from concept through validation, including PFD and P&ID development and engineering calculations such as mass balances and piping design. He has a demonstrated record of partnering with senior leadership and leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while consistently meeting performance targets.

10+
Years in pharma & biopharma engineering
$2M+
Procurement led on single projects
3
Countries worked across — Canada, US, Spain
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Areas of Expertise

Process Engineering
Pharma Processing
Project Management
CQV — Commissioning, Qualification & Validation
Facilities Engineering
Clean Utilities
Leadership & Teamwork
GMP Compliance
Process Improvement
HAZOP & Risk Assessment
Budget Management
Continuous Improvement
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Work Experience

Process Engineer Current
June 2023 — Present
GMP Engineering Inc · Oakville, ON
  • Leads cross-functional teams of engineers and designers from concept through detailed design, installation, and commissioning of systems for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production and research facilities across Canada and the U.S.
  • Supervises startup and commissioning teams of up to 8 personnel, ensuring smooth handover and system readiness.
  • Drives process improvement initiatives to modify existing GMP facilities for new product introductions, increased capacity, and enhanced compliance.
  • Prepares, reviews, and approves critical process documentation, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), P&IDs, and commissioning protocols.
  • Manages client and vendor relationships to ensure successful delivery of projects, meeting defined objectives, budgets, and timelines.
Process Specialist
April 2021 — June 2023
Prosysco Ltd · Mississauga, ON
  • Designed pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical systems (e.g., TFF skids, batching, emulsification) from concept to commissioning (PFD to FAT/SAT), including detailed component selection and creation of Functional Design Specifications.
  • Participated in the scale-up of vaccine manufacturing processes, covering upstream, fermentation, and downstream operations.
  • Reviewed and optimized P&IDs, design specs, and 3D models for process and utility systems (e.g., WFI, purified water, pure steam) to ensure compliance with equipment and regulatory requirements.
  • Led procurement efforts for projects over $2M, evaluating equipment and instrumentation quotations to meet cost and timeline goals.
  • Facilitated technical review meetings and collaborated with clients, project managers, and field teams to ensure design alignment and successful project execution.
  • Provided mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers to support project success.
Project Consultant
September 2019 — April 2021
SAGE Engineering Services Ltd · Oakville, ON
  • Reviewed and redlined engineering drawings (P&IDs, PFDs, equipment layouts, and plumbing schematics) to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
  • Prepared and reviewed User Requirement Specifications (URS) and equipment specifications.
  • Conducted risk assessments for pressure and water systems, identifying gaps against international standards and local regulations, and proposed corrective actions.
  • Developed and executed commissioning and qualification protocols to verify compliance with regulatory, design, and quality requirements.
  • Collaborated with project stakeholders and contractors to implement effective engineering solutions.
Engineering Manager
April 2017 — August 2019
Laboratorios Maymo S.A. · Barcelona, Spain
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to define user requirements for machinery and pharmaceutical facilities.
  • Supervised the company's environmental responsibilities, including solid waste and process water disposal.
  • Held ownership of health and safety critical installations such as cooling tower systems and pressure vessels.
  • Designed and supervised improvements in utilities such as water for injectables, purified water, HVAC systems, and cooling water.
  • Oversaw modification, improvement, and operation of parenteral and oral drug production lines.
Production & Facilities Engineer
October 2015 — April 2017
Laboratorios Maymo S.A. · Barcelona, Spain
  • Managed technical drawing of machinery and facilities, including preparing and updating PFD, P&ID, and layout drawings for processes and utilities.
  • Held ownership of manufacturing processes across reaction, mixing, drying, and packaging steps.
  • Prepared and reviewed SOPs and checklists related to production machinery usage and maintenance.
  • Managed facilities start-up and modifications, ensuring equipment functioned as specified and GMP requirements were met.
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Education & Technical Skills

Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering
IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull — Barcelona, Spain
2015
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull — Barcelona, Spain
2013
Technical Design
AutoCADAutoCAD P&IDSolidWorks
Simulation
Aspen HysysCOMSOL — Solid MechanicsTdyn — Fluid & Thermal
Validation
Kneat Gx
Others
MS ExcelVBAMS ProjectMATLABSAPPythonPIMS HQ
English
Spanish
French

Affiliation — Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

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Beyond the Blueprint

Swimming

Logs regular laps to unwind and stay sharp — the same discipline and steady rhythm he brings to a project schedule.

Table Tennis

Off the clock, Joaquim's at the table — quick reflexes, fast feedback loops, no shortage of rallies.

Engineering Craft

A decade spent turning P&IDs into working GMP facilities — precision on paper, translated into precision on the floor.