Validation Engineer

Our client, a leading supplier for consumer goods, healthcare and industrial companies around the world, is seeking to recruit a Validation Engineer to support their expanding operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all validation activities associated with the successful qualification of new tools / product introduction. Reporting to the Quality Manager, they will support the organisation to achieve the new product introduction objectives.

Job Summary:

The role:

• Write and execute process validation protocols and reports for new product introductions and revalidations due to process /material improvements utilizing scientific / technical knowledge.
• Developing and implementing solutions to sustain and improve the QMS.
• Maintain and support compliance to ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 systems standards.
• Participate in the site change control, ensuring that all changes to validated processes are effectively identified and implemented.
• Generation of risk assessments, covering cleaning, validation, and process.
• Review and execution of Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing protocols.
• Directly supports GMP and regulatory audits.
• Prepare and deliver training modules as required.
• Perform data analysis and make informed decisions / recommendations around conclusions reached from data analysis
• Support continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Execution / development of change controls.
• Perform root cause analysis of system failures, substandard performance, using standard tools and methods, to resolve machine and system issues e.g., FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why's etc.;
• Implement subsequent corrective action through the change management system.
• Participate / lead cross functional teams including liaising with vendors on projects.

Qualifications & Key Attributes

• Third level qualification in Engineering, Polymer Science, or equivalent Manufacturing experience.
• Experience in statistical analysis (Minitab) / SPC / validations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and facilitation skills
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Validation Engineer within an Injection moulding or medical manufacturing environment.