4-8 years of relevant experience in validation engineering, preferably in manufacturing.
Experience with IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
Strong technical writing skills for documentation of validations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Document and execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols.
Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions for validated processes.
Serve as a technical liaison between the company and customers for validation support.
Participate in cross-functional teams to investigate issues and develop corrective actions.
Provide ongoing operational support by troubleshooting validated processes and equipment.
Train operations personnel on validated processes and mentor junior engineers.
Lead projects including defining scope, schedule, and responsibilities.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with active cross-functional team participation.
Opportunities for mentoring junior engineers and developing training programs.
Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
Potential for leadership roles in project management depending on experience.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Equipment and Process Validation:
Document and execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols for various manufacturing equipment and end-of-line processes.
Ensure that all validations are conducted in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Manufacturing Work Instructions:
Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing work instructions to ensure that validated processes are accurately followed in production.
Collaborate with operations and quality teams to ensure work instructions are clear, concise, and effective.
Customer Interface:
Serve as a technical liaison between the company and customers, addressing technical issues, project timelines, and validation support.
Communicate effectively with customers to manage expectations and ensure alignment on validation activities.
Cross-Functional Team Participation:
Actively participate in cross-functional teams to investigate and determine the root cause of issues and develop corrective actions.
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and resolve validation-related challenges.
Operational Support:
Provide ongoing support to operations by troubleshooting issues related to validated processes and equipment.
Communicate effectively with Program Managers to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
Training and Development:
Train operations personnel on validated processes, work instructions, and equipment operation to ensure compliance with established procedures.
Mentor junior engineers or technicians as needed.
Project Management (Depending on Position Level):
Lead projects of moderate scope and duration, including defining project scope, schedule, team roles, and responsibilities.
Independently perform and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work, ensuring project tasks are completed on time and within budget.
Skills Required
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
Experience:
Depending on the level of the position, 4-8 years of relevant experience in validation engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols is required.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is essential.
Technical Writing:
Strong technical writing skills are required to develop and document client process validations.
Communication and Problem-Solving:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interface effectively with customers, cross-functional teams, and operations personnel.
Exceptional attention to detail, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills.
Independence and Leadership (Depending on Position Level):
Ability to work independently and initiate/manage communications with customers.
Ability to negotiate with clients on project timelines, processes, and validation activities.
Experience in developing systems to improve standard processes is preferred.
