Validation Engineer

• Type: Permanent

Validation Engineer

The Company:
UK manufacturer of single use medical devices
Global reach
Outstanding reputation for service and product quality
Looks after their employees

Benefits of the Validation Engineer:
£45k basic salary,
Death in Service (2 x Salary),
Employer Pension @ 5% employer + 5% employee,
23 Days annual leave + bank holidays,
Health Shield - Employee Health Cash Plan,
Perkbox

The Role of the Validation Engineer:
Our client is a leading medical devices manufacturer. This role is to ensure all site validation needs are met. You will be responsible for validating all production, service provision, computer and software-based processes, the result of which cannot be verified by subsequent monitoring or measurement. Validation must demonstrate the ability of these processes to consistently achieve expected results. The role includes re-validation of established processes as well as initial validation of amended or new processes, such as those introduced through new product development activities.

1. Creating Validation Master Plans and associated protocols
2. Create or amend standard operating procedures in accordance with the results of the validation
3. Creating validation and related working forms
4. Supporting site cross-functional technical writing needs
5. Maintenance of Sterilisation Validation for both Gamma and Ethylene Oxide processes
6. Assist in the implementation of the validation protocols and write the validation reports
7. Support cross-functional risk management activities
8. Support in the optimization of production processes
9. Preparation of plans for maintenance, service, calibration, re-validation and cleaning of test and production equipment
10. Policing and coordinating maintenance, service, calibration, re-validation and cleaning
11. Advise the business on current best practice in validation and keep abreast of changes
12. Contribute to continuous improvement projects

The Ideal Person for the Validation Engineer:
Must hold a mechanical engineering or electrical engineering degree
Must have previous experience of medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Must have practical experience in manufacturing technology and quality assurance
Must have understanding of Quality Management Systems for medical Devices (EN ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820)
Experience in validation/qualification
Experience in Project Work and/or Project Management
Good to very good knowledge of common MS Office Programs
Able to adhere to and communicate the company values
Must have strong communication skills able to communicate with all levels of organisation
A good team player who is able to adapt to working independently or with new or short-term teams

If you think the role of Validation Engineer is for you, apply now!

Consultant: David Gray
Email: davidg@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no: 0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target:
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Full-Time