Downstream CQV Engineer - 168479

Piper Companies; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Downstream CQV Engineer to join a biologics manufacturing organization in Holly Springs, NC, onsite for a long-term contract. You will support commissioning, qualification, and validation across downstream processing systems to ensure readiness for production in a greenfield facility.

Candidates should have 5+ years in CQV/validation within GMP, hands-on field verification, and the ability to interpret P&IDs and perform system walkdowns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CQV, validation, or process engineering within a GMP setting.
• Exposure to at least two phases of CQV lifecycle such as IV, OV, or PQ.
• Strong field-based experience with equipment verification and start-up.
• Ability to interpret P&ID diagrams and perform detailed system walkdowns.
• Detail-oriented and proactive mindset for troubleshooting mechanical/process systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning and qualification tasks across IV, OV, and PQ activities for process equipment.
• Perform hands-on system checks, field verification, and walkthroughs for validation readiness.
• Lead and assist with P&ID reviews and line walkdowns to confirm system accuracy.
• Support execution activities on downstream equipment including buffers, chromatography skids, ultrafiltration units, and bulk fill operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process issues in real time with cross-functional teams.

Skills

CQV/validation

Field execution

P&ID interpretation

GMP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Tools

DeltaV

HMI

Kneat

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Downstream CQV Engineer to join a biologics manufacturing organization for a fully onsite, long-term contract position located in Holly Springs, NC. The Downstream CQV Engineer will play a critical role in commissioning, qualification, and validation efforts within a newly built production facility, supporting downstream processing systems and ensuring operational readiness across multiple CQV phases.

Responsibilities for the Downstream CQV Engineer include:

• Carry out commissioning and qualification tasks across Installation Verification, Operational Verification, and Performance Qualification activities for process equipment.
• Perform hands-on system checks, field verification, and walkthroughs to confirm proper installation and readiness for validation efforts.
• Lead and assist with P&ID reviews and line walkdowns to confirm system accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design intent.
• Support execution activities on downstream equipment including buffer systems, chromatography skids, ultrafiltration units, and bulk fill operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues in real time while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies during execution.

Qualifications for the Downstream CQV Engineer include:

• 5+ years of experience in CQV, validation, or process engineering within a regulated GMP setting.
• Exposure to at least two phases of CQV lifecycle such as IV, OV, or PQ.
• Strong field-based experience with equipment verification, system startup, and hands-on execution work.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams, especially P&IDs, and perform detailed system walkdowns.
• Background in troubleshooting mechanical or process systems with a detail-oriented and proactive mindset.

Compensation for the Downstream CQV Engineer:

• $128,000 - $195,000 paid at an hourly rate of $61.54/hr - $93.75/hr
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 8/21/26.

Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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