Principal CQV Engineer

Simtra US LLC; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Employee Ownership

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Insurance

Onsite Campus Amenities

Job summary

Simtra US LLC in Bloomington, IN seeks a CQV Principal Engineer to lead commissioning, qualification and validation for pharma manufacturing equipment. You will author and review documentation, manage CAPAs, and mentor engineers across teams.

Cross-functional collaboration with Quality, EHS, Maintenance and Manufacturing is essential; this is a 100% onsite role requiring a BS in engineering or life sciences and 10+ years in pharma/biotech. Strong communication and project skills are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication with cross-functional influence.
• Experience in CQV, GMP, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for CQV scope.
• Author, review, and approve engineering documentation and CAPAs.
• Supervise Validation Maintenance/Periodic Review program.
• Facilitate governance, track risks, and report progress to leadership.
• Support regulatory inspections and client audits; drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external engineering firms.

Skills

Regulatory alignment

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Project management

Documentation expertise

Education

BS in Engineering/Life Sciences or related

Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines - which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra?

Because we:

• Make it HAPPEN - We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.
• Make it TOGETHER - We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams-so we can solve problems in new ways.
• Make it RIGHT - We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.
• Make it COUNT - We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make - taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

We are looking for a Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) Principal Engineer responsible for creating and maintaining best practices for Engineering documentation generation and review within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, as well as equipment life cycle management. The position works closely with cross-functional teams including quality, EHS, maintenance, and manufacturing, and reports to the Director of Engineering. This position is 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facility.

The Responsibilities:

• The CQV Principal Engineer partners cross-functionally across Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure Engineering practices are compliant with procedures and Regulatory guidelines
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation. Develops and delivers training to Engineers and applicable team members
• Authors, reviews, and approves Engineering documentation (protocols, reports, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs related to CQV scope)
• Manages team of professionals responsible for Validation Maintenance/Periodic Review program. Facilitates governance and tracks and reports progress, risks, and resource needs to leadership.
• Supports regulatory inspections and client audits. Drives and maintains Audit Readiness and leads corrective actions to closure without repeat occurrences
• Participates/collaborates with internal departments and external engineering firms in feasibility assessments, concept design, basic design and detail design

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field
• 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational, planning, and project tracking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

In return, you'll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave and more
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits
  • Vision Coverage
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal and more
• Onsite Campus Amenities
  • Workout Facility
  • Cafeteria
  • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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