Sr. Principal Quality Engineer

Cardinal Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in the United States seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to develop and deploy standardized cleaning validation protocols at LaVergne, TN and St. Louis, MO.

You will lead cleaning validation master plans, design studies from risk assessments, and set acceptance criteria for residues and contaminants while supporting PQ/PV, Environmental Monitoring, and Temperature Validation.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in cleaning validations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Ability to travel 15–25% after initial project travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cleaning validation master plans, protocols, and reports.
• Design cleaning validation studies based on risk assessments and product/equipment characteristics.
• Establish scientifically justified acceptance criteria for residues and contaminants.
• Support lifecycle management of validated cleaning processes.

Skills

Experience in cleaning validations

Quality validations

Travel commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

What Quality Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications. Quality Engineering manages product and service quality planning, evaluation and control. This job family works cross-functionally in the development and implementation of prevention-based methodologies used in designing, manufacturing, testing, and correction of products and services. This role would be accountable for developing and executing a standardized cleaning validation protocol for the LaVergne site, followed by deployment of the same protocol at the St. Louis site.

Responsibilities

This role would be accountable for the development and execution of standardized validation protocols for product, process, and cleaning validations within a contract pharmaceutical packaging environment with locations in LaVergne TN and St. Louis MO. This work is critical to sustaining compliant operations and aligning validation practices across both facilities. The role would also provide ongoing support for PQ/PV execution, Environmental Monitoring, and Temperature Validation. CHPS is a multi-site FDA registered custom contract pharmaceutical packaging facility. Specific emphasis for this role is to:

• Develop and execute cleaning validation master plans, protocols, and reports.
• Design cleaning validation studies based on risk assessments and product/equipment characteristics.
• Establish scientifically justified acceptance criteria for residues and contaminants.
• Support lifecycle management of validated cleaning processes.

Qualifications

8-12 years of experience, preferred Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred Running or executing cleaning validations preferred Quality validations experience preferred Travel First 3 - 6 months will include a high level of travel After initial project travel will be around 15% - 25% of the time supporting both sites

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects. Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals. Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models. Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope. Projects may have significant and long-term impact. Provides solutions which may set precedent. Independently determines method for completion of new projects. Receives guidance on overall project objectives. Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated salary range: $105,00 - $150,000 Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application Window

Application window anticipated to close: 10/31/2026

Diversity and Inclusion

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Company Information

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.