CIP CQV Engineer

EFOR; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR in Limerick, Ireland, seeks a CIP CQV Lead to manage commissioning, qualification and validation activities for CIP systems across the pharmaceutical project.

You will plan, coordinate and execute robust CIP solutions in compliance with EU GMP and FDA standards, lead CQV activities, review documentation, manage vendors, train site personnel and collaborate with engineering, operations and QA for on-time CQV delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ CQV experience with CIP systems in pharma/biotech.
• Strong knowledge of EU GMP, FDA regulations, and CIP industry standards.
• Excellent documentation, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CQV activities for all CIP systems across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review CQV docs: protocols, reports, risk assessments, traceability matrices.
• Manage vendor engagement for CIP equipment and instrumentation.
• Develop CIP system qualification strategy aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Support integration of CIP into facility control strategies.
• Lead troubleshooting and deviation management during commissioning and qualification.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and QA for timely CQV execution.
• Train and mentor site personnel on CIP qualification requirements.

Skills

CQV leadership

GMP knowledge

Documentation

Project coordination

Vendor management

CQV processes

Leadership

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences

Tools

Traceability matrices

CQV protocols

Job description

Location: Limerick, Ireland

Role Summary:

The CIP CQV Lead manages all commissioning, qualification, and validation activities related to Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems across the pharmaceutical project. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the delivery of robust CIP systems in accordance with GMP and industrystandards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead CQV activities for all CIP systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review CQV documentation: protocols, reports, risk assessments, and traceability matrices.
• Manage vendor engagement for CIP-related equipment and instrumentation.
• Develop CIP system qualification strategy aligned with project and regulatory requirements.
• Support integration of CIP systems into overall facility control strategy.
• Lead troubleshooting, resolution, and deviation management during commissioning and qualification.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and QA to ensure timely CQV execution.
• Train and mentor site personnel on CIP qualification requirements and methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in CQV roles, with significant CIP system exposure in pharmaceutical/biotech environments.
• Strong working knowledge of EU GMP, FDA regulations, and industry standards relevant to CIP systems.
• Excellent documentation, leadership, and communication skills.