Validation Engineer

1919 Superior St, Elkhart, IN 46516, USA

Posted Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.

Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.

Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well‑being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.

If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.

The Validation Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting validation activities to ensure compliance with cGMP regulations and company quality standards. This includes process, cleaning, equipment, and utility system qualifications for OTC products, cosmetics, and regulated systems. The Validation Engineer collaborates closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations to ensure that all validation activities meet regulatory and internal requirements and supports audits and investigations with proper documentation and technical expertise.

• Review and approve validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment, manufacturing processes, and cleaning procedures. Develop template protocols, interim, and review final reports for new and existing systems, including USP water and compressed air systems.
• Write, review, and maintain SOPs, validation protocols, and technical documentation to ensure audit readiness and consistency. Develop standards and templates for custom and regulated products.
• Advise on engineering and equipment requirements for validation, especially electronic/computer‑controlled systems. Assist in the creation of cleanout SOPs and perform engineering testing as needed.
• Participate in internal and external audits. Maintain validation documentation for inspections and provide subject matter expertise on cGMP activities.
• Attend customer and cross‑departmental meetings. Support departments with technical insight on validation and compliance‑related concerns.
• Assist with environmental monitoring activities and interface with 3rd party labs. Review analytical and microbial test results and methods.
• Provide input into equipment purchase decisions with validation requirements in mind.
• Support quality investigations and deviations related to validation or equipment failures.
• Independently execute validation projects with minimal supervision.
• Remain current with regulatory guidance and best practices for validation in a regulated environment.
• Some duties may vary slightly by location.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering (Required) or related technical field.

• 1-3 years in validation within a cGMP manufacturing environment (preferably cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or personal care). (Preferred)
• 1-3 years in calibrating, testing, and validating instrumentation, mechanics, and computer systems. (Preferred)

• Process, cleaning, equipment, and utility validation (High proficiency)
• IQ/OQ/PQ protocol development and execution (High proficiency)
• cGMP compliance and regulatory standards (High proficiency)
• Analytical and microbiological test interpretation (Medium proficiency)
• SOP and technical document writing (High proficiency)
• Cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder…