Senior Validation Engineer - CQV Lead, GMP Compliance

L'Oréal; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Volunteer Time

Summer Fridays

VIP Shop discount

Monthly Mobile Allowance

Mentorship Programs

Job summary

L'Oréal North Little Rock seeks aSr. Engineer, Validation to lead CQV activities for equipment and processes in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will develop the MVP and draft IQ/OQ/PQ protocols while ensuring robust documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, CAPA, change control, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, Formulation, and QA. You will mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvement at a global beauty leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5-7 years of manufacturing experience with CQV in cosmetics/pharma/personal care settings.
• Proven IQ/OQ/PQ protocol authoring and execution for equipment and utilities.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 22716, FDA and sanitary design principles.
• Strong statistical analysis and RCA skills for process validation.
• Experience validating automation systems (PLCs/SCADA) is desirable.
• Familiarity with cleaning validation, swab/rinse sampling, and analytical methods.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to mentor engineers and manage multiple validation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and documentation of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for equipment, lines, automation, and cleaning processes.
• Draft Master Validation Plan (MVP) and oversee validation studies.
• Manage risk assessments (FMEA), deviations, CAPA, and change control.
• Serve as site CQV expert for equipment and process validation activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Formulation, and QA.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation for regulatory inspections and client audits.
• Drive continuous improvement and re-validation as needed after changes.

Skills

CQV

IQ/OQ/PQ

GMP/ISO/FDA

statistical analysis

RCA

mentorship

cross-functional leadership

validation strategy

audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Job description

L'Oréal North Little Rock seeks aSr. Engineer, Validation to lead CQV activities for equipment and processes in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will develop the MVP and draft IQ/OQ/PQ protocols while ensuring robust documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, CAPA, change control, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, Formulation, and QA. You will mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvement at a global beauty leader.