Process Validation Engineer (Medical Devices)

Purple Drive Technologies

$70K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in medical device manufacturing
  • Proficiency in process validations including IQ, OQ, PQ
  • Strong background in root cause analysis and problem-solving
  • Knowledge of FDA QSR and ISO 13485 compliance
  • Experience in cross-functional teamwork and communication
  • Familiarity with statistical quality tools such as SPC and PFMEA
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and project management software

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute detailed process validation strategies for medical devices
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance standards during audits
  • Analyze and report validation data for continuous process improvement
  • Work collaboratively across departments to implement effective solutions
  • Lead initiatives for process improvement and manage change controls
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and controlled documents
  • Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment needs

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to lead continuous improvement projects
  • Exposure to diverse manufacturing processes and applications
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Involvement in regulatory compliance and quality assurance activities
Full Job Description
Technical Functional Skills:

Experience supporting medical device manufacturing

Process Validations

Specific experience with process characterization, equipment IQOQ, process OQ, and PQ

Specific experience with Test method Validation and Gage RRExperience with root cause analysis and problem-solving for both technical and process issues

Working knowledge of design control and cGMP requirements for medical device manufacturing per FDA QSR and ISO13485-2003

Ability to lead and prioritize multiple medium-complexity project assignments and complete work in a timely manner

Good problem-solving skills using quality and statistical toolsBOM Router creation and update

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Knowledge of basic quality tools, risk analysis (PFMEA), statistics (SPC), Critical-to Quality (CTQ)

Analysis Knowledge of Quality System requirements, ISO and FDA requirements

Ability to effectively work within a cross-functional team to complete critical project tasks

Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skillsExperienced with control procedures, such as the Change Management System, Nonconformance Reports, Engineering Specifications, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and Work Instructions Proficient with Statistical Process Control concepts

Microsoft Office Suite and Project

Experience Required:

4 - 6 years

Roles Responsibilities:

Develops and Executes Process Validation Strategies Creates plans, protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ), and risk assessments to ensure effective processes for medical devices and equipment.Ensures Regulatory Compliance Adheres to FDA (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485, and other relevant regulations, participating in audits and maintaining up-to-date knowledge.Analyzes Data and Reports Findings Compiles and analyzes validation data, writes comprehensive reports, and identifies trends for process improvement.

Collaborates Cross-Functionally Works with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other teams to implement cleaning strategies, resolve issues, and provide technical support.

Leads continuous improvement initiatives, manages change controls, troubleshoots cleaning problems, and ensures proper documentation and training.

Creating, maintaining, and improving controlled technical documents such as prints, procedures, bills of materials, and routers.

Supporting a wide variety of processing applications such as machining, finishing, forging, casting, cleaning, heat treating, bonding, molding, etc.

Conducting feasibility study to estimate a product cost and analyze capital equipment, capacity, and capability requirements

Establishing and improving process methods that meet performance and quality requirements

Developing and executing project plans and schedules for work activities

Communicate (written and verbal) direction and project plans with appropriate personnel from other departments.

Evaluating multiple options to select the most appropriate processes and machining methodsExecute equipment qualification or process validation project(s)

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