Validation Engineer

Overview The Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) Department at PM Group partners with Global leaders across a range of industries to find the best people for their current and ongoing business needs. Partnering with PM Group and our clients means that you will gain unrivalled experience working with global brands. We are looking for an experienced Validation Engineer to work on a Client site in Cork. The Validation Engineer will be responsible for the equipment Validation of a technology transfer of existing processes from another site. Responsibilities Perform Qualification and Validation of Manufacturing Equipment, QC equipment, and Supply chain equipment including FAT, SAT, Installation and Operational Qualifications, and performance qualifications (cleaning, temperature mapping, sterilization). Perform Validation Maintenance program tasks to ensure GMP Manufacturing Equipment, Facilities, Utilities, Computer Systems, and Process remain in a validated and controlled state in accordance with original validation criteria to maintain product supply. Perform manufacturing equipment design qualification and risk assessment to ensure that the equipment design is meeting manufacturer's specification and functional requirements. Coordinate the scheduling of validation execution by collaborating with Manufacturing and Quality Control departments and analyze the test results against pre-determined acceptance criteria. Collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Support, Supply Chain, Quality to ensure a specific product meets current regulation and quality standards. Prepare, maintain, and review Validation documentation such as CQV documentation for FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ. Review equipment calibration specifications and any out of tolerance records to determine the extent of failure on the validation test. Execute Quality System elements like Change Controls, Deviations and Investigations resulting from equipment and utilities qualification protocol execution. Perform investigation on validation protocol discrepancies to identify the root causes of validation test or production problems. Qualifications B.S. in Engineering and 3-7 years of experience or related equivalent work experience Must have experience with cGMPs and Good Engineering Practices. Experience in executing multiple projects and participating on cross-functional project teams Knowledge of automation validation preferred Knowledge of Quality control equipment qualification a plus