Building a Better Future.
Together.
We’re a leader in process engineering and a trusted partner for your project.
Delivering On
Engineering Innovation
With the resources of a seasoned company and the attention to detail of a boutique engineering firm, working with Cheme is truly the best of both worlds. Every team member on our staff is dedicated to delivering, best-in-class engineering services across Canada.
Solutions From Every Angle
We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver multifaceted solutions. We don’t fit in just one box. Instead, we have built upon our capabilities over the years, developing and adding valuable and skilled members to our team who each bring something new to the table.
Biotechnology
Biotech is a complex and rapidly evolving industry that requires solutions that push the boundaries of facility design. With the knowledge of latest technology and emerging industry trends, our team addresses the challenges faced within the dynamic biotech industry.
Pharmaceuticals
Our work in pharmaceuticals has cemented our position as a leader in an innovative market that is relied on to provide safe products to market.
Botanicals & Health Care
Leveraging our expertise from the pharma and biotech markets allows us to work to bypass the status quo and introduce new approaches to an exciting new market.
Science + Technology
Our culture is rooted in discovery and exploration. Understanding that an inspiring environment optimizes and accelerates creativity to aid in achieving the next breakthrough.
Nuclear
Our expertise in the nuclear industry is focused around delivering innovative solutions for a safe and effective transition or reutilization of aging infrastructure and systems.
Food + Beverage
We are innovators in the methods of manufacturing food and beverages sure to improve your product safety, quality and manufacturing output.
The Cheme Difference
We think of ourselves as problem solvers first and engineers second. Our entire team is focused around bringing your vision to life through tireless ideation and a dedicated partnership.
Our Services
Our Clients
Our Culture
Our services feature a wide range of solutions that can suit your business. Every client situation is different. That’s why every solution we come up with is designed to meet your specific needs. We are here to help you find the right approach to drive your success.
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Don’t take our word for it when it comes to our abilities. Our clients can do that a lot better than we can. Simply take a look at some of the projects we’ve completed to learn a little more about the full Cheme experience.
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Being the best at what we do starts with having the best people to do it with. It begins with our strong company culture – one focused on relationships, talent development and knowledge sharing. We relentlessly pursue growth in all that we do.
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Our Services
Our services feature a wide range of solutions that can suit your business. Every client situation is different. That’s why every solution we come up with is designed to meet your specific needs. We are here to help you find the right approach to drive your success.
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Our Clients
Don’t take our word for it when it comes to our abilities. Our clients can do that a lot better than we can. Simply take a look at some of the projects we’ve completed to learn a little more about the full Cheme experience.
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Our Culture
Being the best at what we do starts with having the best people to do it with. It begins with our strong company culture – one focused on relationships, talent development and knowledge sharing. We relentlessly pursue growth in all that we do.
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Project Success
Build Your Career
Working at Cheme is more than just a job. We are a team of dedicated people who are passionate about what we do, and how we do it. We value growth, creativity and collaboration. Be part of a team where you can make a difference.
Expert Spotlight
Nik Krpan
President, Consulting Engineer
Nik is the President of Cheme and a Consulting Engineer with 20 years of progressive experience in process engineering and management (business and project).
If we are working on your project, we will find a way to get it done. Leadership and values matter a great deal at Cheme. I serve our team by being the best example I can be, and by creating a place to work that we can all be proud of.
Rino Parletta
Vice President, Principal
Rino is the Vice President of Cheme Engineering, playing a key role in business strategy, management of operations, delivery of professional services, financial performance and future growth of the firm.
At Cheme, we bring the resources and expertise of a large firm and the care and attention of a small firm together to serve every client as a dedicated partner.
Chris Defina
Regional East Studio Head, Principal
Chris is a Principal and the Regional East Studio Head at Cheme Engineering and has been with the company for 10 years. Since becoming a shareholder in 2017, he has been a key contributor to the growth, management and success of the organization.
At Cheme, we are focused on establishing strong partnerships built on trust, communication, and an understanding of the unique needs of our clients. When we take on a project, we don’t compromise any of these aspects. When you work with Cheme, you can have the confidence that you’ve chosen a partner that won’t let you down.
Melissa Zacher
Infrastructure Development Leader, Principal
Melissa is a Principal at Cheme Engineering with over 10 years of leadership, project management and engineering experience in the life sciences sector.
As an engineering service provider, Cheme not only offers a deep bench of knowledge and experience but a top notch team of professionals who truly stand out and embody the core values of Cheme. Our clients are the reason why we do what we do and we strive to develop long-lasting collaborative relationships with our clients built on trust and integrity.
Lucy Wu
Director of Operations
Lucy is the Director of Operations at Cheme, providing strategic direction for operational activities, with over 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, and project management.
Cheme values integrity and produces work of a higher quality than its competitors. Cheme’s culture is one of community and collaboration, and its focus on talent development is outstanding.
Ben Lehtovaara
Talent Development Leader and Project Manager
With more than 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Ben has become a well-rounded GMP facility expert with a portfolio of successful projects.
At Cheme, we have the insight and field experience to understand the needs of our clients and to design systems that are robust, easy to use, and easy to maintain. We listen to our clients and tailor a solution that is right for you.
Trevor Williams
Talent Acquisition Leader, Process Engineer, Project Manager
Trevor is on the front line helping clients solve problems in his roles as a process engineer and project manager, and brings extensive experience to the table within the pharmaceutical, botanicals, food and nuclear industries.
Cheme has the experience, dedication and knowledge to help with any project. We focus on each project and ‘sweat the small stuff’ so you can focus on your job. Cheme is the worry-free solution for your next project.
Karen Yuen
Project Management Leader, Senior Project Manager
Karen is a Senior Project Manager who brings value to Cheme’s life science customers, and has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in both solid and sterile liquid dosage.
Cheme is not just another engineering company. Clients find our team of professionals to have a depth of knowledge and commitment to the task not found elsewhere.
Allan Faurschou
Senior Engineer
Allan is a licensed engineer with over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology processing systems, automation, construction, and project management.
At Cheme, we listen closely to our clients and work hard to find the best solutions to meet each client’s needs. The team at Cheme cares deeply about helping our clients solve their unique and complex problems. We strive to provide the best quality solution for our partners.
Sanjay Patel
Sr. Project Manager
Sanjay is a Senior Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience in Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies, and is a licensed professional engineer from PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario).
The Cheme team has excellent engineering and project management skills to handle a variety of projects. We always stand beside our clients until the successful completion of a project.
Nicholas Ignagni
Process Engineer
Nicholas is a Process Engineer at Cheme Engineering with over 10 years of experience in the design, build, commissioning, and validation of sanitary process equipment.
Cheme is a dedicated team that is focused on understanding our client needs, while also remaining focused on project delivery.
Michael Lam
Project Lead, Process Specialist
With over ten years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, Michael is a commissioning and qualification SME (subject matter expert) and in-house creative designer.
Cheme has a lot of diverse engineering expertise and does not shy away from challenging situations. We will work for your best interests.
Mark Hsu
Project Manager, Process Specialist
Mark has nine years of experience working in the food and pharmaceutical industries, including responsibilities within project management, industrial operations, equipment maintenance, process design engineering, and CQV.
Cheme’s leadership and team members share a growth mindset which fosters a transparent and supportive environment of collaboration, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and exploration.
Christine Thompson
Project Engineer
Christine is a Project Engineer involved in the project management, design, execution, and C&Q of improvements and upgrades on existing pharmaceutical manufacturing systems and utilities.
Cheme has a team with a wide range of experience that provides high quality work and pays close attention to all the details to ensure your project is successful.
Kevin Kloet
Senior Engineer
Kevin is a Senior Engineer with a range of front-line experience over more than 15 years, including project management, process engineering, process analysis, design and operations support.
Cheme has the quality personnel and the depth of skills to match with the needs of your company and your project.
Nik Krpan
President, Consulting Engineer
Nik is the President of Cheme and a Consulting Engineer with 20 years of progressive experience in process engineering and management (business and project).
If we are working on your project, we will find a way to get it done. Leadership and values matter a great deal at Cheme. I serve our team by being the best example I can be, and by creating a place to work that we can all be proud of.
Rino Parletta
Vice President, Principal
Rino is the Vice President of Cheme Engineering, playing a key role in business strategy, management of operations, delivery of professional services, financial performance and future growth of the firm.
At Cheme, we bring the resources and expertise of a large firm and the care and attention of a small firm together to serve every client as a dedicated partner.
Chris Defina
Regional East Studio Head, Principal
Chris is a Principal and the Regional East Studio Head at Cheme Engineering and has been with the company for 10 years. Since becoming a shareholder in 2017, he has been a key contributor to the growth, management and success of the organization.
At Cheme, we are focused on establishing strong partnerships built on trust, communication, and an understanding of the unique needs of our clients. When we take on a project, we don’t compromise any of these aspects. When you work with Cheme, you can have the confidence that you’ve chosen a partner that won’t let you down.
Melissa Zacher
Infrastructure Development Leader, Principal
Melissa is a Principal at Cheme Engineering with over 10 years of leadership, project management and engineering experience in the life sciences sector.
As an engineering service provider, Cheme not only offers a deep bench of knowledge and experience but a top notch team of professionals who truly stand out and embody the core values of Cheme. Our clients are the reason why we do what we do and we strive to develop long-lasting collaborative relationships with our clients built on trust and integrity.
Lucy Wu
Director of Operations
Lucy is the Director of Operations at Cheme, providing strategic direction for operational activities, with over 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, and project management.
Cheme values integrity and produces work of a higher quality than its competitors. Cheme’s culture is one of community and collaboration, and its focus on talent development is outstanding.
Ben Lehtovaara
Talent Development Leader and Project Manager
With more than 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Ben has become a well-rounded GMP facility expert with a portfolio of successful projects.
At Cheme, we have the insight and field experience to understand the needs of our clients and to design systems that are robust, easy to use, and easy to maintain. We listen to our clients and tailor a solution that is right for you.
Trevor Williams
Talent Acquisition Leader, Process Engineer, Project Manager
Trevor is on the front line helping clients solve problems in his roles as a process engineer and project manager, and brings extensive experience to the table within the pharmaceutical, botanicals, food and nuclear industries.
Cheme has the experience, dedication and knowledge to help with any project. We focus on each project and ‘sweat the small stuff’ so you can focus on your job. Cheme is the worry-free solution for your next project.
Karen Yuen
Project Management Leader, Senior Project Manager
Karen is a Senior Project Manager who brings value to Cheme’s life science customers, and has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in both solid and sterile liquid dosage.
Cheme is not just another engineering company. Clients find our team of professionals to have a depth of knowledge and commitment to the task not found elsewhere.
Allan Faurschou
Senior Engineer
Allan is a licensed engineer with over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology processing systems, automation, construction, and project management.
At Cheme, we listen closely to our clients and work hard to find the best solutions to meet each client’s needs. The team at Cheme cares deeply about helping our clients solve their unique and complex problems. We strive to provide the best quality solution for our partners.
Sanjay Patel
Sr. Project Manager
Sanjay is a Senior Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience in Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies, and is a licensed professional engineer from PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario).
The Cheme team has excellent engineering and project management skills to handle a variety of projects. We always stand beside our clients until the successful completion of a project.
Nicholas Ignagni
Process Engineer
Nicholas is a Process Engineer at Cheme Engineering with over 10 years of experience in the design, build, commissioning, and validation of sanitary process equipment.
Cheme is a dedicated team that is focused on understanding our client needs, while also remaining focused on project delivery.
Michael Lam
Project Lead, Process Specialist
With over ten years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, Michael is a commissioning and qualification SME (subject matter expert) and in-house creative designer.
Cheme has a lot of diverse engineering expertise and does not shy away from challenging situations. We will work for your best interests.
Mark Hsu
Project Manager, Process Specialist
Mark has nine years of experience working in the food and pharmaceutical industries, including responsibilities within project management, industrial operations, equipment maintenance, process design engineering, and CQV.
Cheme’s leadership and team members share a growth mindset which fosters a transparent and supportive environment of collaboration, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and exploration.
Christine Thompson
Project Engineer
Christine is a Project Engineer involved in the project management, design, execution, and C&Q of improvements and upgrades on existing pharmaceutical manufacturing systems and utilities.
Cheme has a team with a wide range of experience that provides high quality work and pays close attention to all the details to ensure your project is successful.
Kevin Kloet
Senior Engineer
Kevin is a Senior Engineer with a range of front-line experience over more than 15 years, including project management, process engineering, process analysis, design and operations support.
Cheme has the quality personnel and the depth of skills to match with the needs of your company and your project.
Nik Krpan
President, Consulting Engineer
Nik is the President of Cheme and a Consulting Engineer with 20 years of progressive experience in process engineering and management (business and project).
If we are working on your project, we will find a way to get it done. Leadership and values matter a great deal at Cheme. I serve our team by being the best example I can be, and by creating a place to work that we can all be proud of.
Rino Parletta
Vice President, Principal
Rino is the Vice President of Cheme Engineering, playing a key role in business strategy, management of operations, delivery of professional services, financial performance and future growth of the firm.
At Cheme, we bring the resources and expertise of a large firm and the care and attention of a small firm together to serve every client as a dedicated partner.
Chris Defina
Regional East Studio Head, Principal
Chris is a Principal and the Regional East Studio Head at Cheme Engineering and has been with the company for 10 years. Since becoming a shareholder in 2017, he has been a key contributor to the growth, management and success of the organization.
At Cheme, we are focused on establishing strong partnerships built on trust, communication, and an understanding of the unique needs of our clients. When we take on a project, we don’t compromise any of these aspects. When you work with Cheme, you can have the confidence that you’ve chosen a partner that won’t let you down.
Melissa Zacher
Infrastructure Development Leader, Principal
Melissa is a Principal at Cheme Engineering with over 10 years of leadership, project management and engineering experience in the life sciences sector.
As an engineering service provider, Cheme not only offers a deep bench of knowledge and experience but a top notch team of professionals who truly stand out and embody the core values of Cheme. Our clients are the reason why we do what we do and we strive to develop long-lasting collaborative relationships with our clients built on trust and integrity.
Lucy Wu
Director of Operations
Lucy is the Director of Operations at Cheme, providing strategic direction for operational activities, with over 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, and project management.
Cheme values integrity and produces work of a higher quality than its competitors. Cheme’s culture is one of community and collaboration, and its focus on talent development is outstanding.
Ben Lehtovaara
Talent Development Leader and Project Manager
With more than 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Ben has become a well-rounded GMP facility expert with a portfolio of successful projects.
At Cheme, we have the insight and field experience to understand the needs of our clients and to design systems that are robust, easy to use, and easy to maintain. We listen to our clients and tailor a solution that is right for you.
Trevor Williams
Talent Acquisition Leader, Process Engineer, Project Manager
Trevor is on the front line helping clients solve problems in his roles as a process engineer and project manager, and brings extensive experience to the table within the pharmaceutical, botanicals, food and nuclear industries.
Cheme has the experience, dedication and knowledge to help with any project. We focus on each project and ‘sweat the small stuff’ so you can focus on your job. Cheme is the worry-free solution for your next project.
Karen Yuen
Project Management Leader, Senior Project Manager
Karen is a Senior Project Manager who brings value to Cheme’s life science customers, and has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in both solid and sterile liquid dosage.
Cheme is not just another engineering company. Clients find our team of professionals to have a depth of knowledge and commitment to the task not found elsewhere.
Allan Faurschou
Senior Engineer
Allan is a licensed engineer with over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology processing systems, automation, construction, and project management.
At Cheme, we listen closely to our clients and work hard to find the best solutions to meet each client’s needs. The team at Cheme cares deeply about helping our clients solve their unique and complex problems. We strive to provide the best quality solution for our partners.
Sanjay Patel
Sr. Project Manager
Sanjay is a Senior Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience in Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies, and is a licensed professional engineer from PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario).
The Cheme team has excellent engineering and project management skills to handle a variety of projects. We always stand beside our clients until the successful completion of a project.
Nicholas Ignagni
Process Engineer
Nicholas is a Process Engineer at Cheme Engineering with over 10 years of experience in the design, build, commissioning, and validation of sanitary process equipment.
Cheme is a dedicated team that is focused on understanding our client needs, while also remaining focused on project delivery.
Michael Lam
Project Lead, Process Specialist
With over ten years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, Michael is a commissioning and qualification SME (subject matter expert) and in-house creative designer.
Cheme has a lot of diverse engineering expertise and does not shy away from challenging situations. We will work for your best interests.
Mark Hsu
Project Manager, Process Specialist
Mark has nine years of experience working in the food and pharmaceutical industries, including responsibilities within project management, industrial operations, equipment maintenance, process design engineering, and CQV.
Cheme’s leadership and team members share a growth mindset which fosters a transparent and supportive environment of collaboration, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and exploration.
Christine Thompson
Project Engineer
Christine is a Project Engineer involved in the project management, design, execution, and C&Q of improvements and upgrades on existing pharmaceutical manufacturing systems and utilities.
Cheme has a team with a wide range of experience that provides high quality work and pays close attention to all the details to ensure your project is successful.
Kevin Kloet
Senior Engineer
Kevin is a Senior Engineer with a range of front-line experience over more than 15 years, including project management, process engineering, process analysis, design and operations support.
Cheme has the quality personnel and the depth of skills to match with the needs of your company and your project.
