Validation Engineer — Regulated Manufacturing SME

Vernacare International Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health First Aiders

Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,

Company pension scheme

Quarterly Impact Awards – up to £2,500

Manager Recognition Awards

Job summary

Vernacare International Limited is seeking a Validation Engineer to join our UK manufacturing operation. You will act as the SME for validation, ensuring robust, compliant processes across sites and collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to uphold high standards.

Key responsibilities include developing validation master plans, leading IQ/OQ/PQ activities, and supporting change management to deliver compliant validation solutions while engaging cross-functional stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven experience in validation within a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ and validation lifecycle principles.
• Comfortable engaging with cross-functional stakeholders and managing multiple validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the company SME for validation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Develop, execute, and maintain validation master plans for equipment, processes, and systems.
• Lead IQ, OQ, and PQ activities on new and existing equipment.
• Support change management by identifying and delivering validation requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and site teams to drive continuous improvement and compliance.

Skills

Validation expertise

IQ/OQ/PQ

Regulated manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences

Job description

Vernacare International Limited is seeking a Validation Engineer to join our UK manufacturing operation. You will act as the SME for validation, ensuring robust, compliant processes across sites and collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to uphold high standards.

Key responsibilities include developing validation master plans, leading IQ/OQ/PQ activities, and supporting change management to deliver compliant validation solutions while engaging cross-functional stakeholders