Global Validation Lead — Quality & Compliance

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Ballina; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe in Ballina, Mayo invites an experienced Global Validation Supervisor to lead a team of Validation Quality Engineers. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of equipment, process and test method validation activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science and 8–12 years in validation or quality engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline required.
• 8–12 years of validation/quality engineering experience in regulated industries.
• Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical environments.
• Proven leadership of technical or quality teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Validation Quality Engineers.
• Plan and coordinate equipment, process and test method validation activities.
• Review and approve validation documentation, including plans, risk assessments, protocols, reports and deviation records.
• Ensure validation activities comply with internal procedures, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Manage resources, project timelines and competing priorities to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with Design Assurance, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections and CAPA activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across validation processes, standard work and compliance practices.
• Apply risk-based decision-making and communicate technical findings effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe in Ballina, Mayo invites an experienced Global Validation Supervisor to lead a team of Validation Quality Engineers. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of equipment, process and test method validation activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science and 8–12 years in validation or quality engineering.