Senior CQV Engineer – GMP Validation & Compliance Lead

Real; Breda; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking a CQV Engineer/Senior CQV Engineer in Breda, Netherlands. The role focuses on commissioning, qualification and validation of manufacturing and packaging systems within a GMP-regulated environment.

Depending on experience, you may execute validation activities or lead CQV strategies across multiple project streams. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Validation & Compliance, you will ensure IQ/OQ/PQ execution, maintain validation documentation, and guide teams while meeting timelines

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CQV experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with Secondary Packaging Systems.
• Experience with Print & Inspection Systems such as Systech and Cognex.
• Experience with Computerised Systems Validation (CSV).
• Hands-on experience executing commissioning and qualification activities.
• Strong understanding of GMP-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain validation lifecycle documentation (e.g., RTMs, VPs, test protocols).
• Lead validation strategy development and oversee complex CQV programmes.
• Execute and/or lead IQ, OQ, PQ for manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Document test results and manage deviations.
• Ensure validation deliverables are on time and compliant with project/quality requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and serve as CQV escalation point.

Skills

CQV experience

Validation execution

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Independent worker

Leadership

Tools

Systech

Cognex

CSV

Job description

Real is seeking a CQV Engineer/Senior CQV Engineer in Breda, Netherlands. The role focuses on commissioning, qualification and validation of manufacturing and packaging systems within a GMP-regulated environment.

Depending on experience, you may execute validation activities or lead CQV strategies across multiple project streams. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Validation & Compliance, you will ensure IQ/OQ/PQ execution, maintain validation documentation, and guide teams while meeting timelines