Manufacturing & Validation Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing & Validation Engineer for its Tampa Bay medical device client. This on-site role supports two Florida facilities in Spring Hill and Wesley Chapel, focusing on robust validation strategies, process development, and audit readiness across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will own documentation, lead IQ/OQ/PQ validations, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure compliant, scalable processes that deliver

Job description

Location: On-Site in Spring Hill, FL and Wesley Chapel, FL

Are you a quality-focused Manufacturing & Validation Engineer who excels in compliance-driven settings and knows how to develop robust manufacturing systems that consistently meet FDA and ISO requirements? A rapidly growing medical device manufacturer in the Tampa Bay region is expanding its engineering team and seeking a hands‑on leader to strengthen process integrity, validation execution, and production readiness across two Florida facilities.

This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys owning documentation, driving validation strategy, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing operations are audit-ready, efficient, and scalable. You will serve as the critical bridge between Engineering and Production, helping bring complex medical products from design into robust, compliant manufacturing environments.

Why This Role

This position is ideal for an engineer who values structure, compliance, and precision while still enjoying collaboration on the production floor. You will play a central role in strengthening systems that directly impact product quality, regulatory success, and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development and Regulatory Documentation

• Develop and maintain manufacturing routers, work instructions, and standard operating procedures that support controlled production environments.
• Create and manage process flow diagrams and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses to proactively mitigate risk.
• Lead and support equipment and process validations including Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification.
• Lead First Article Inspection efforts while maintaining accurate records and end-to-end traceability.
• Partner with Quality to establish and maintain Production Part Approval Process documentation.
• Evaluate and improve tooling and fixtures, designing new solutions using CAD tools such as SolidWorks when needed.

Quality Systems and Compliance

• Design and implement incoming inspection protocols for raw materials and components.
• Analyze patterns in material defects, identify underlying causes, and develop practical corrective and rework solutions.
• Contribute to CAPA efforts and assist in maintaining compliance for internal and external audit processes.
• Conduct and analyze Statistical Process Control studies to monitor process stability and drive measurable improvements.

Production Support and Continuous Improvement

• Train production personnel on new procedures, documentation updates, and equipment changes.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve capability.
• Support cross-functional initiatives focused on process improvement and operational performance.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen process robustness and long‑term regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or engineering‑related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an FDA‑regulated manufacturing environment, medical device experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of industry quality and compliance requirements.
• Hands‑on experience leading or supporting IQ, OQ, PQ validations.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, FAI, PPAP, SPC, and CAPA processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software and ERP systems.
• Strong documentation ownership and technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab.
• Background supporting internal or external ISO or FDA audits.
• Experience balancing documentation‑heavy responsibilities with hands‑on production floor engagement.