Design Verification Lead

JC Automation, Corp.; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Automation Corp. is seeking an experienced Design Verification Lead to support capital project execution in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate design activities, oversee verification, and ensure deliverables stay on schedule and budget while maintaining GMP compliance and high-quality standards. The role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep knowledge of design and verification workflows in capital projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership across multiple workstreams.
• Strong coordination of cross-functional teams (design, construction, quality).
• Solid understanding of GMP requirements and capital project controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities with Project Manager across phases.
• Develop and maintain design schedule to meet project needs.
• Oversee verification activities and manage the Verification Service Provider.
• Collaborate with A/E firm, SMEs, and end users to ensure design meets intent.
• Prepare closeout documentation and governance updates.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Design Verification Lead to support capital project execution within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating design activities, overseeing verification processes, and ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, cross-functional coordination capabilities, and a deep understanding of design and verification workflows in GMP capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all design activities with the Project Manager throughout each phase, and deliver reviews for conceptual and basic designs.
• Direct the development of design requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the design schedule to meet project needs.
• Coordinate with the A/E firm to monitor progress by discipline and compare it with invoiced amounts.
• Expedite design decisions and facilitate information flow between the design team and system owners.
• Ensure the design meets approved intent through interactions involving the A/E firm, design SMEs, and end users/customers.
• Review and approve, along with the Project Manager, key project personnel involved in design (internal and external resources).
• Work with Engineering Tech Center and additional project team members.
• Coordinate, work and collaborate with vendors through vendor meetings, submittals review/approvals and closing design items to ensure project schedule compliance.
• Address and resolve design issues with technical and constructability resources.
• Achieve replication during design when applicable.
• Develop necessary templates and processes for managing verification tasks.
• Oversee the Verification Service Provider to verify that deliverables and activities are completed per project schedule and budget.
• Establish a process for managing verification discrepancies.
• Approve timesheets and invoices as required.
• Work with the Project Information Management Lead and Maintenance Package Development Lead to clarify respective requirements and promote efficient information transfer.
• Collaborate with the Construction Manager to create effective working relationships and ensure smooth asset transition from Construction to C&Q.
• Address and resolve any verification-related issues encountered.
• Collect required verification metrics.
• Complete project closeout documentation related to verification.
• Provide updates of project design within the different Tiers governance meetings including technical and management levels.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical) or related technical discipline.
• Experience:Minimum 5–8 years of experience in capital project execution, design management, or verification roles within pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Design Management:Demonstrated experience coordinating A/E firms, design SMEs, and cross-functional teams through conceptual, basic, and detailed design phases.
• Verification:Proven experience overseeing verification activities, managing Verification Service Providers, and establishing discrepancy management processes.
• GMP:Strong understanding of GMP requirements, change control, and compliance expectations for capital projects in regulated facilities.
• Project Controls:Experience reviewing invoices, approving timesheets, and tracking design progress against schedule and budget.
• Language:Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (oral and written).

Preferred

• Certification:PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience:Direct experience with Engineering Tech Centers and information management systems in capital project environments.
• Tools:Proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent project scheduling and reporting platforms.

Skills

Technical Skills

• Capital project design coordination (conceptual, basic, and detailed phases).
• A/E firm management: progress monitoring, submittal review/approval, and design issue resolution.
• Verification process management: templates, discrepancy tracking, metrics collection, and closeout documentation.
• Vendor coordination: meetings, submittals, and schedule compliance.
• GMP compliance and regulated environment project execution.
• Construction-to-C&Q transition planning and asset handover coordination.
• Governance reporting at technical and management Tier levels.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with engineering, construction, quality, and executive stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong constructability awareness.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to schedule, budget, and quality compliance.