Validation Engineer

Summary

Role:
Lead and Validate CNC equipment and related processes used to manufacture medical devices.
Focus:
Ensure IQ/OQ/PQ, calibration, traceability, and compliance with GMP/ISO standards in a regulated Med Tech environment.
Aim:
Ensure robust, reproducible manufacturing processes and maintain inspection‑ready documentation.

• Lead, develop and execute validation activities for CNC machines (e.g., mills, lathes, multi‑axis CNCs) and associated tooling/work holding.
• Create and maintain validation documentation, including IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification) protocols and reports.
• Proficiency in developing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols; experience with metrology, calibration, and measurement system analysis; knowledge of CNC machines, CAM software, and basic CNC programming concepts; statistical tools experience (Minitab, JMP, or similar) for process capability studies; document control and eQMS systems experience (e.g., Master Control, ETQ, etc.).
• Lead Master Validation Plan, risk assessments (FMEA), and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, GMP, 21 CFR Part 820).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Equipment Engineering to qualify new machines and implement change controls.
• Design, execute, and document calibration, metrology, and gauge R&R activities; ensure traceability of measurement equipment.
• Analyze process data (statistical methods, capability studies like Cp/Cpk, Gage R&R) to demonstrate repeatability, accuracy, and process control.
• Generate, review, and approve validation reports; ensure closure of deviations, CAPAs, and non‑conformances.
• Support supplier qualification and acceptance tests for CNC‑related components and tooling.
• Ensure compliance with documentation control, record retention, and audit readiness; participate in internal/external audits.
• Maintain equipment lifecycle documentation (maintenance plans, calibration schedules, firmware/software updates) and ensure alignment with change management processes.
• Support manufacturing investigations and root‑cause analyses related to CNC processes and equipment performance.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–7 years in CNC manufacturing and equipment validation in a regulated environment (Med Tech, pharma, or healthcare devices).
• Regulatory & Standards:
  Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, and 21 CFR Part 820; familiarity with risk management (ISO 14971) and validation concepts (IQ/OQ/PQ).

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Nappanee, IN • $90,000.00–$
• 2 weeks ago