C&Q Engineer – GMP Commissioning & Qualification Expert

Cpl Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cpl Group is seeking an experienced C&Q Engineer for a 12-month contract with a well-established biopharmaceutical manufacturer based in the Southeast of Ireland. You will support commissioning, qualification and validation across equipment, utilities, facilities and laboratory systems within a GMP environment.

Responsibilities include preparing IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, supporting CAPA and deviation investigations, and coordinating with Engineering, Operations and Quality to ensure compliant

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, life sciences or related technical discipline.
• Experience in C&Q, Validation, or Engineering within regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and qualification lifecycle activities.
• Experience qualifying equipment, utilities, facilities, or laboratory systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning and qualification activities for equipment, utilities, facilities, and laboratory systems.
• Prepare, review, and approve qualification documentation, including IQ, OQ, PQ, risk assessments, and protocols.
• Support validation lifecycle activities in line with GMP and company procedures.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and project teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Participate in deviation investigations, change controls, and CAPA activities as required.
• Ensure all qualification activities are completed in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Provide technical support for site CAPEX and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Qualification lifecycle

CAPA

Deviation investigations

GMP knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Engineering degree

Life sciences related

Job description

The Cpl Group is seeking an experienced C&Q Engineer for a 12-month contract with a well-established biopharmaceutical manufacturer based in the Southeast of Ireland. You will support commissioning, qualification and validation across equipment, utilities, facilities and laboratory systems within a GMP environment.

Responsibilities include preparing IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, supporting CAPA and deviation investigations, and coordinating with Engineering, Operations and Quality to ensure compliant