JT771 - SR ENGINEER

Quality Consulting Group, LLC; Juncos (PR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team in support of commissioning and qualification activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging. You will work across operations, validation, QA, and manufacturing teams to ensure all systems meet regulatory and internal standards.

Responsibilities include developing qualification plans, leading risk assessments, coordinating with vendors, and documenting IQ/OQ/PQ activities to support compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in packaging/engineering within final product manufacturing in pharma/biotech.
• Strong GMP and GDP knowledge.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and standards is essential.
• Familiarity with distribution testing standards (ASTM D4169, ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, USP, EP).
• Experience writing test protocols and conducting packaging/testing for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Characterize process optimization strategies and troubleshoot operational issues in operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects.
• Apply engineering principles to design and implement major system modifications and projects.
• Develop and implement the overall Commissioning & Qualification strategy aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Define system boundaries and identify direct/indirect impact systems.
• Lead risk assessments (ISPE Baseline, ASTM E2500) to determine qualification scope.
• Develop C&Q plans, schedules, and resource forecasting.
• Oversee 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.
• Author, review, and approve IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Maintain traceability from URS through testing.
• Prepare qualification reports and support validation summaries.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Validation, QA, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Quality systems knowledge

GMP knowledge

GDP knowledge

Packaging experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

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, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in packaging and/or engineering within final product manufacturing in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical primary and secondary packaging materials, including bottles, labels, trays, lidding materials, leaflets, paperboard, sterile barrier packaging, corrugated materials, and related packaging components.
• Familiarity with distribution testing standards, including ASTM D4169, ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, USP, and EP.
• Strong project management, technical problem-solving, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Experience writing test protocols, conducting technical evaluations, and performing packaging or material testing to support technical reports and material/component qualification.

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.