CQV/Validation Engineer

CAI; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI in Ireland is seeking a CQV Engineer to join our growing operations. The role focuses on commissioning, qualification and validation activities for life sciences projects, with emphasis on safety, documentation control, and test execution.

You will lead C&Q activities, generate procedures, manage RTM/QSR, and coordinate with contractors and vendors while ensuring project schedules are met. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a relevant science or engineering field, or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and customer-service mindset.
• Experience in CQV SME roles for life sciences is desirable.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform commissioning, qualification and validation activities with safety focus.
• Manage C&Q documentation and execution lifecycle from SLIA to OQ completion.
• Generate C&Q procedures for projects.
• Approve TOPs and coordinate scoping of commissioning spares and consumables.
• Deliver C&Q activities to meet project schedules and track progress.
• Prepare Qualification Summary Reports (QSR) and manage RTM.
• Execute design reviews, FAT/IQ/OQ/PQ activities and related verifications.
• Oversee Change Controls, contractor and vendor management, and document control.
• Coordinate with project contractors and equipment vendors to execute tests.
• Allocate resources for efficient project delivery and provide ongoing support during C&Q execution.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Life science manufacturing processes

Travel (domestic & international)

Education

BSc/MSc in science or engineering

Job description

About CAI:

CAI is a 100% employee-owned company established in 1996, that has grown year over year to nearly 700 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and consulting services related to operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission critical industries.

Are you Ready?

Our approach is simple; we put the client's interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there.

As owners of CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:

• We act with integrity,
• We serve each other,
• We serve society,
• We work for our future.

With employee ownership, one person's success is everyone's success; we work diligently to accomplish team goals. We place Team Before Self, demonstrate Respect for Others, and possess a can-do attitude. That is how we have grown exponentially.

CAI agents will be exposed to cutting edge technologies in the advanced medicine space. You will have an opportunity to work with recognized subject matter experts allowing YOU to be a key player in bringing lifesaving therapies to market. As part of our company culture, we invest in YOUR future, and commit to hands on certifications as well as professional training. Our collaborative culture ensures that our customers benefit from exemplary work across our entire range of professional services.

Requirements include:

We are now seeking a CQV Engineer to join our growing operations in Ireland. The role of a CQV Engineer in CAI is to:

• Conduct and lead Commissioning, Qualification, Validation team activities with a direct regard for Safety.
• Managing the C&Q documentation and execution lifecycle from SLIA generation through to OQ completion.
• Generating C&Q Procedures for projects.
• Approval of TOPs.
• Facilitate scoping / planning of commissioning spares and consumables.
• Deliver the C&Q activities as required to meet the schedule
• Track progress of C&Q activities as required.
• Preparation of Qualification Summary Reports (QSR), and management of Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Execution of Design reviews, shakedown, commissioning, FAT's, IQ, OQ, PQ activities.
• Management of any aspect of C & Q, verification as requested i.e., Change Controls, Management of Contractors and Vendors, document control, punch list management.
• Coordinate with project contractors and equipment vendors to execute required tests.
• Allocate project resources for efficient execution of project deliverables.
• Coordinate support during C&Q execution -

Position Requirements:

• BS or MS in a relevant science or engineering field, or equivalent
• 3+ years in CQV SME roles for life sciences - Clean Utilities/Filling experience preferable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Customer-service focused.
• Proficient in life science manufacturing processes in areas such as biotech, aseptic fill/finish, OSD, Gene Therapy or equivalent experience.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally if required.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote a diverse culture in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all - our employees, our customers, and the broader society. This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.