Life Sciences Start‑up Process Engineer – Ohio Contract

QCS Staffing Ltd; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing Ltd is seeking a Start-up Process Engineer for a US-based project in Ohio, supporting a major new-build facility within Life Sciences on an initial 12-month contract. The role focuses on delivering a world-class program through rigorous startup and verification activities.

Responsibilities include reviewing test cases for startup, shakedown, Installation Verification and Operational Verification, approving discrepancy reports, and managing turnover records with MC/C&Q teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in manufacturing, C&Q, engineering or related discipline.
• Familiarity with system startup, shakedown, Installation Verification and Operational Verification test cases.
• Able to review technical protocols, discrepancies and MC/C&Q turnover records with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review test cases for System Startup, System Shakedown, Installation Verification and Operational Verification before approval and after execution.
• Review and approve discrepancy reports as required; ensure technical issues are appropriately resolved or escalated.
• Review turnover / handover packages after Mechanical Completion (MC) and following completion of C&Q test cases.
• Attend MC walkdowns; participate in Pre-Functional Testing Safety Review walkthroughs and document action items.

Skills

System startup familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

QCS Staffing Ltd is seeking a Start-up Process Engineer for a US-based project in Ohio, supporting a major new-build facility within Life Sciences on an initial 12-month contract. The role focuses on delivering a world-class program through rigorous startup and verification activities.

Responsibilities include reviewing test cases for startup, shakedown, Installation Verification and Operational Verification, approving discrepancy reports, and managing turnover records with MC/C&Q teams.