Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Process Engineering Solutions
At Cheme Engineering, we pride ourselves on being a leader in process engineering and a trusted partner for your project needs. Our team combines the resources of a seasoned company with the attention to detail of a boutique engineering firm, delivering best-in-class engineering services across Canada and beyond. We specialize in providing multifaceted solutions tailored to the unique demands of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, nuclear, semiconductor, and other high-tech industries. Our approach begins with listening to understand your organizational and business needs, ensuring that every solution we engineer aligns with your goals. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, we adapt to new technologies and market conditions to tackle challenges of any scale.Our diverse team of experts brings extensive experience across multiple engineering disciplines, enabling us to offer a wide range of solutions that drive your success. Since 2006, we have built a reputation for excellence by forming lasting partnerships with our clients, prioritizing trust, communication, and a deep understanding of their unique requirements. Our commitment to quality is evident in every project we undertake, from initial feasibility studies to operational readiness. We believe in delivering robust, safe, and operator-friendly systems that meet the latest industry standards while optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Our clients rely on us not just as an engineering firm, but as a dedicated partner invested in their long-term success.
Services
Project Management
Construction
CQV Services
Engineering Design
Technology Transfer
Process Automation
Digital Services
Consulting
Facility Design
Validation
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of experience in process engineering since 2006
- Our team combines multidisciplinary expertise across 7+ industries
- We implement risk-based CQV methodologies for compliance assurance
- We provide full lifecycle project support from ideation to validation
- Our engineers hold advanced expertise in single-use technologies
What people say
Depth of knowledge
Dedicated team
Challenging situations
Long-term partnerships
Industry-leading expertise
Services
Project Management
Our seasoned project managers deliver comprehensive oversight from concept to completion. We specialize in risk assessment, timeline optimization, and budget management for complex engineering projects. Our team ensures regulatory compliance while maintaining operational continuity during facility upgrades. With expertise in both greenfield and brownfield sites, we implement proven methodologies to guarantee on-time delivery and quality assurance across life sciences and high-tech manufacturing sectors.
CQV Services
We implement risk-based commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) strategies tailored to regulated environments. Our subject matter experts ensure facilities, utilities, and processes meet stringent FDA, EMA, and ISO standards. Through comprehensive protocol development and execution, we verify system performance while minimizing production disruptions. Our approach combines technical rigor with practical implementation to achieve sustainable compliance and operational excellence.
Engineering Design
Our multidisciplinary engineering team creates customized facility and process solutions optimized for efficiency and scalability. We specialize in high-purity utility systems, aseptic processing, and single-use technology integration. By aligning facility design with process requirements, we deliver innovative solutions that enhance productivity while maintaining regulatory compliance. Our designs incorporate lean principles to maximize operational effectiveness across pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing applications.
Technology Transfer
We facilitate seamless technology transfers between organizations through structured methodology and risk mitigation strategies. Our experts manage process development, scale-up, and analytical method transfer while addressing organizational and regulatory differences. By integrating project management with technical execution, we ensure successful implementation of manufacturing processes while maintaining data integrity and compliance with industry standards.
Process Automation
Our automation solutions optimize manufacturing efficiency through advanced control systems and digital integration. We design scalable automation architectures that enhance process consistency and data integrity. Specializing in GMP-compliant systems, we implement cutting-edge technologies for process monitoring, equipment integration, and real-time quality assurance. Our approach balances technical innovation with practical implementation to maximize system uptime and production output.
People
Rino Parletta
Managing Director
With strategic leadership in business operations and professional services, Rino drives organizational growth while maintaining financial performance and operational excellence across engineering projects.
Chris Defina
Regional East Studio Head
As a principal with 12+ years of experience, Chris leads regional operations and contributes to organizational growth through strategic management and engineering expertise in life sciences projects.
Melissa Zacher
Director of Finance
With 15+ years in project management and engineering, Melissa oversees financial operations while ensuring technical excellence in life sciences sector projects and client partnerships.
Ben Lehtovaara
Director of Engineering
Providing technical leadership with 14+ years of industry experience, Ben directs engineering design and delivery while maintaining quality standards across complex engineering projects.
Lucy Wu
Director of Operations
With 15+ years in engineering and project management, Lucy oversees operational activities while implementing strategic initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency and project delivery capabilities.
Questions
What engineering services does Cheme offer?
We provide end-to-end solutions including project management, construction, CQV, technology transfer, process automation, and facility design across regulated industries.
Which industries does Cheme specialize in?
We serve biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, nuclear energy, semiconductors, food & beverage, and science & technology sectors with specialized engineering expertise.
How does Cheme approach complex projects?
We begin by listening to understand client needs, then apply risk-based methodologies and multidisciplinary expertise to deliver tailored solutions that meet regulatory requirements.
What makes Cheme different from other engineering firms?
We combine resources of a large firm with boutique-level attention, focusing on long-term partnerships and innovative solutions that address both technical and business challenges.
How does Cheme ensure project success?
Through rigorous peer review processes, experienced project managers, and a commitment to quality that spans from initial design to operational readiness and validation.
