CQV Engineer — Pharma & Life Sciences Projects Lead

CAI; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking an experienced CQV Engineer to join a dynamic project team delivering complex pharmaceutical or life sciences projects in Ireland.

Responsibilities include executing CQV activities, supporting commissioning and qualification of equipment, and managing validation documents. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device or Life Sciences industries.
• Background in Commissioning, Qualification, Validation, Engineering or Technical Operations.
• Understanding of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with equipment, process systems, clean utilities, facilities or automation systems.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute CQV activities in line with project schedules and GMP requirements.
• Support commissioning, startup and qualification of equipment, utilities and process systems.
• Prepare, review and execute validation documentation including protocols, reports, and traceability matrices.
• Lead or participate in design reviews, FATs, SATs, commissioning, IQ, OQ and PQ activities.
• Manage qualification documentation through the full CQV lifecycle.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, operations, quality, contractors and equipment vendors.
• Track progress, identify risks and support timely project delivery.
• Assist with change controls, deviations, punch lists and documentation management.
• Ensure all activities are performed to the highest safety and compliance standards.
• Provide technical support during project execution and system handover

Job description

CAI is seeking an experienced CQV Engineer to join a dynamic project team delivering complex pharmaceutical or life sciences projects in Ireland.

Responsibilities include executing CQV activities, supporting commissioning and qualification of equipment, and managing validation documents. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.