JT630 - SR ENGINEER

Quality Consulting Group, LLC; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a talented engineer to join our team in Puerto Rico/USA, focusing on Commissioning & Qualification of pharmaceutical systems. You will develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, lead risk assessments, and ensure traceability from URS to testing.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineers, QA, and vendors, implementing GMP/GxP standards, and maintaining compliant documentation across C&Q activities in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 4+ years of Engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes.
• Familiarity with validation processes.
• Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate.
• Ability to interpret and apply GLPs and GMPs.
• Ability to apply engineering science to production.
• Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
• Negotiation, persuasion and facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides and/or directs the characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues.
• Applies engineering principles to design and implementation of major system modifications and projects.
• Develop and implement the overall Commissioning & Qualification strategy.
• Lead risk assessments to determine qualification scope.
• Develop C&Q plans, schedules, and resource forecasting.
• Commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.
• Ensure systems operate per design specifications; coordinate with vendors during startup.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation and test results.
• Execute or oversee IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and ensure traceability from URS to testing.
• Maintain GMP/ FDA/ EMA compliance and document lifecycle.

Skills

GLPs & GMPs

Documentation

Leadership

Collaboration

Vendor management

Problem solving

Negotiation

Communication

Project cost

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader inthe pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides and/or directs the characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects environment.
• Applies advanced and diverse engineering principles to the design and implementation of major system modifications, experiments, process and/or capital projects. Develops, organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of significant scope and complexity.
• C&Q Strategy & Planning
• Develop and implement the overall Commissioning & Qualification strategy aligned with project and regulatory requirements.
• Define system boundaries and identify direct/indirect impact systems.
• Lead risk assessments (e.g., ISPE Baseline, ASTM E2500) to determine qualification scope.
• Develop C&Q plans, schedules, and resource forecasting.
• Commissioning Activities
• Oversee and/or execute commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.
• Ensure systems are installed and operate per design specifications.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors during startup activities.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation and test results.
• Qualification Execution (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Author, review, and approve qualification protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Ensure traceability from User Requirements Specifications (URS) through testing.
• Execute or oversee protocol execution and ensure proper documentation of results.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Ensure all C&Q documentation complies with GMP, FDA, EMA, and internal Amgen standards.
• Maintain document lifecycle within electronic systems.
• Support data integrity and ALCOA+ principles throughout qualification activities.
• Prepare and support validation summary reports.
• Risk Management & Change Control
• Lead and document risk assessments related to system qualification.
• Evaluate and manage change controls impacting validated systems.
• Assess impact of deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Collaborate with Engineering, Validation, Quality Assurance (QA), Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Interface with system owners and technical authorities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project team members.
• Support project meetings, status reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Characterization Process
• Develop the characterization protocols.
• Execute the characterization activities.
• Develop and review the characterization reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 4 + years of Engineering experience
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes
• Familiarity with validation processes
• Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment
• Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate.
• Ability to interpret and apply GLPs and GMPs.
• Ability to apply engineering science to production.
• Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
• Negotiation, persuasion and facilitation
• Collaboration
• Project cost development
• Conflict Resolution
• Leadership and teambuilding
• Management of contractors and vendors

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.