Onsite Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Validation

Planet Pharma; San Diego, Los Angeles (CA, CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in San Diego, CA seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing processes, validations, equipment readiness, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement. You will drive development, validation, implementation, and optimization to meet quality and regulatory goals.

Responsibilities include IQ/OQ/PQ execution, design support, automation initiatives, and leading root-cause investigations. Travel up to 50% is expected; onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and validation.
• Experience with medical device manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of process control methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes, validations, and equipment readiness.
• Lead IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols and test method development.
• Drive yield, throughput, and capacity improvements.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to improve reliability.

Skills

Process validation

Equipment qualification

Statistical analysis

Project management

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Planet Pharma in San Diego, CA seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing processes, validations, equipment readiness, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement. You will drive development, validation, implementation, and optimization to meet quality and regulatory goals.

Responsibilities include IQ/OQ/PQ execution, design support, automation initiatives, and leading root-cause investigations. Travel up to 50% is expected; onsite work is required.