Facilities / Validation Engineer

BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Facilities / Validation Engineer to join their team. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with validation principles and overseeing facility improvements in the medical device sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in equipment qualification, project management, and facilities management, with a focus on optimizing equipment reliability. If you are passionate about ensuring quality and compliance in a regulated environment, this opportunity offers a dynamic and impactful career path where your expertise will contribute to the success of critical projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in validation engineering or facility management.
• Expertise in validation principles and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and execute validation protocols for facilities equipment.
• Develop and implement Master Validation Plans in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Validation Principles

Equipment Qualification

Facilities Management

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Preventive Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

AutoCAD

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Facilities / Validation Engineer

Location: Irving TX

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Facilities / Validation Engineer with a strong background in validation principles, equipment qualification, and facilities management within the medical device industry. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements, for equipment installation and validation, overseeing facility improvements, and optimizing equipment reliability.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in IQ, OQ, and process development protocols, facility engineering, and regulatory compliance in a GMP environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the installation of new equipment and execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and other Qualification protocols for facilities equipment, processes, and systems in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Develop and implement Master Validation Plans (MVPs) in accordance with FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.
• Develop project timelines, schedules, and resource plans, ensuring timely execution of validation projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions for validation deviations.
• Generate validation documentation (protocols, reports, risk assessments, and SOPs).
• Conduct re-validation as needed due to engineering changes, deviations, or system upgrades.
• Plan and execute facility upgrades and repairs to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance procedures for facility equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with EHS regulations.
• Work with contractors, engineers, and vendors to manage installation of equipment.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to align facility and validation strategies with business objectives.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in validation engineering, facility management, or project management within a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in validation principles, process development, and statistical process controls.
• Experienced in Air Conditioning units, water coolers, heaters, heater pumps, hydraulics, humidity and temperature recording devices, manufacturing equipment, etc.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with J&J validation methodologies and change management systems is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing