Validation Engineer

Mativ; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Validation Engineer in Dallas, TX to lead the master validation plan and to develop IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols for equipment, utilities, and computerized systems. The role ensures compliance with cGMP and regulatory expectations while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will prepare documentation, manage change controls, perform risk assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain validated state and data

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred) or life sciences or related field.
• 3+ years of validation work in pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries.
• Certified Quality Engineer/Validation professional a plus.
• Experience with validation of cleaning, software, automated systems, packaging and laboratory equipment.
• Experience authoring and executing Validation protocols such as IQ/OQ/PQ and installation/operating.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, cGMP, ISO 13485, ICH guidelines and risk management.
• Proficiency in validation software and statistical analysis tools is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generates, reviews, and executes the master validation plan and protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Prepare change management documentation and route for approvals.
• Apply SPC concepts to ensure production processes remain in a validated state.
• Prepare reports and documentation to determine if systems meet criteria.
• Evaluate equipment and procedures to certify compliant operations.
• Investigate validation-related incidents and deviations and drive CAPAs.
• Lead data generation and reporting for periodic monitoring and re-qualification.
• Develop testing protocols and SOPs; communicate with vendors as needed.
• Maintain validation lifecycle documentation including deviations and corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred)

Tools

Validation software

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges.

Position Title: Validation Engineer

FLSA: Salary Exempt

Location: Dallas, Texas

Description

The Validation Engineer is responsible for managing, inspecting, testing, and modifying the instrumentation, equipment, mechanics, and procedures used to manufacture products in accordance with all company Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturing instructions, and to ensure all systems and processes are running correctly and efficiently to produce high quality products. He/she will also be responsible for generating and executing the site validation master plan. This position has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Generates, reviews, and executes the master validation plan, validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) on equipment, utilities, and computerized systems ensuring compliance with cGMP.


• Prepares all implementation of change request using the “Change Management Request” (CMR) process initiated internally or from customers by collecting all relevant documentation, initiating a change request, route for approvals, implement the plan and close the request accordingly.


• Apply concepts of Continuous Monitoring through Statistical Process Control (SPC) to ensure the processes that have been transferred into production are monitored and controlled appropriately to maintain the equipment in a validated state.


• Prepares protocols, reports, and other necessary documentation for validation to determine whether systems and processes meet required criteria and specifications; identifies root causes of production or equipment problems


• Evaluating current equipment and procedures used in production to certify operations are within regulations


• Investigates and conducts troubleshooting and root cause analysis of validation related incidents and deviations


• Resolve CAPA's, non-conformances, protocol incidents, and change controls related to validation protocols


• Generate data and reports for the validation periodic monitoring and re-qualification programs


• Establish validation standards, develop testing protocols, prepare equipment, document test results and analyze results to ultimately determine if a new process or new equipment meets policies and standards.


• Communicate with outside vendors to identify new equipment or perform equipment troubleshooting if problems arise.


• Maintains validation documentation through the validation lifecycle including protocols, , deviations and corrective actions.


• Perform risk assessments, failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and statistical data analysis to support validation activities.


• Represents the engineering process during customer, certification and regulatory audits (internal and external)


• Assist in investigating deviations related to facilities, utilities, and equipment.


• Participates in multi-functional department teams for facilities, utilities, and equipment to meet established project timelines; says current with regulatory trends and validation best practices to enhance validation strategies.


• Write new and revise current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions as needed.


• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required

• BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred), life sciences or related field.


• 3+ years of validation work experience in a pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry.


• Certified Quality Engineer/Validation professional a plus


• Experience with validation of cleaning, software, automated systems, packaging and laboratory equipment desired.


• Experience authoring and executing Validation protocols such as Installation and equipment operation.


• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, cGMP, ISO 13485, ICH guidelines and risk management principles.


• Proficiency in validation software, statistical analysis tools, and data integrity principles is a plus.


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze technical issues and propose solutions.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.


• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred

• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a greater team. Must be able to coordinate work with customers, supervisors, and information partners frequently in different states and/or countries.


• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment. Must be able to manage multiple projects while minding priorities. Must be able to make informed, strategic decisions, even when under pressure or when working with resource limitations.


• Must always have a mindset to protect the interests and health of our consumers, our company, and our customers.


• Must work well cross‑functionally, with partners from commercial, sales, supply chain, marketing, operations, etc.


• Ability to work with limited supervision and take ownership of projects to meet scheduled timeline and technical goals; maintains accurate and thorough records


• Experience writing SOPs and technical writing.


• Ability to lead continuous quality system improvements for the validation program.


• Data analysis such as Six‑Sigma; ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

What We Offer

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

About Mativ

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business‑to‑business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end‑markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best‑in‑class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.