Validation Quality Engineer (6-12 month contract)

Sanmina Corporation; Fermoy; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Fermoy in Ireland seeks a Validation Quality Engineer to lead validation activities for medical devices. The role supports both process and software validation in a GMP-regulated environment, ensuring compliant execution and problem resolution across projects.

Essential experience includes CDRH-guided process validation, GMP practices, and proficiency with DOE/DMAIC methods. Strong problem-solving and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified in science/engineering with risk-based validation experience.
• Experience in Process Validation per CDRH guidance.
• Experience in software validation in medical devices.
• Experience with GMP regulatory compliance and change control.

Responsibilities

• Own and support validation activities in a Medical Device regulated environment.
• Responsible for all Process Validation Execution in Fermoy.
• Responsible for all Software Validation Execution in Fermoy.
• Resolve problems encountered during validation.
• Ensure consistency in validation approaches across systems and projects.
• Provide guidance in preparation and execution of validation activities.
• Maintain validation systems and conduct periodic reviews.
• Participate in change control processes for manufacturing processes and facility modifications.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Education

QQI Level 7 Degree in Science / Electronics / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering

Six sigma Green or Black Belt Certified

Statistical Analysis

DOE and DMAIC methods

Problem Solving Techniques

Tools

Gamp 4 or Gamp 5 Software V and V Techniques

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Validation Quality Engineer

DEPARTMENT:

Quality Department

REPORTING TO:

Validation Quality Lead

About Sanmina Fermoy

Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO13485:2016 for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices.

Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce.

We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few.

Objectives Of Position

• To formulate and execute validation plans for medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Own and support validation activities in a Medical Device regulated environment.
• Responsible for all Process Validation Execution in Fermoy.
• Responsible for all Software Validation Execution in Fermoy.
• Resolution of Problems encountered during validation.
• Ensure Consistency in validation/qualification approach across systems and projects.
• Provide guidance and direction in the preparation and execution of validation activities.
• Be fully conversant and up to date with GMP requirements for site-wide regulatory body compliance.
• Maintain Validation system including conducting Periodic Reviews.
• Participate in change control processes for manufacturing process and facility modifications.
• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.

Measurements

• Timely and accurate completion of Validations.
• Compliance with regulatory Standards and requirements.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

Essential

• QQI Level 7 Degree Preferably in a Science, Electronics, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years Quality Assurance / Regulatory affairs experience.
• Experience in completing Process Validation’s as per CDRH Guidance.
• Experience in using Gamp 4 or Gamp 5 Software V and V Techniques.
• Sound understanding and utilization of Problem Solving Techniques.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Power-point and Excel.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal customers and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to write standard operating procedures, training documents, and regulatory responses.
• Technically Competent.
• Experience in statistical Analysis / DOE and DMAIC methods.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in working within a Medical Device Manufacturing Environment.
• Six sigma Green or Black Belt Certified.
• Experience of electronic production processes.