Senior CQV Engineer - Pharma Equipment & Validation

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a seasoned CQV Engineer for on‑site work in Bloomington, IN to support engineering, commissioning, and qualification of manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment.

You will read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation, develop IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and guide CQV activities from design through turnover while maintaining cGMP compliance and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline preferred, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience supporting engineering, commissioning, qualification, validation, or equipment implementation within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and equipment systems, including how equipment is designed, installed, operated, tested, and maintained.
• Demonstrated project engineering experience supporting equipment installation, startup, commissioning, or qualification.
• Experience working directly with equipment vendors, engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, and Quality.
• Working knowledge of CQV lifecycle activities, including FAT, SAT, commissioning, IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment specifications, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Ability to author clear and technically accurate engineering and CQV documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve equipment‑related issues.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements and Good Documentation Practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Onsite work requirement in Bloomington, IN.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and CQV support for the implementation, modification, commissioning, and qualification of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Review engineering drawings and technical documentation, including P&IDs, equipment specifications, datasheets, electrical drawings, and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, contractors, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, Quality, and other project stakeholders.
• Support and/or execute equipment startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and qualification activities.
• Author, review, and revise CQV and engineering documentation, including URS, commissioning protocols, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports, risk assessments, and other turnover docs.
• Ensure commissioning and qualification activities are documented and executed per project requirements and cGMP expectations.
• Manage assigned engineering/CQV activities against project schedules and communicate risks, issues, and progress to leadership.
• Provide hands‑on field support during installation, startup, testing, and qualification.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Engineering drawings

Documentation

CQV lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Life Sciences

Job description

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a seasoned CQV Engineer for on‑site work in Bloomington, IN to support engineering, commissioning, and qualification of manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment.

You will read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation, develop IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and guide CQV activities from design through turnover while maintaining cGMP compliance and timely project delivery.