Validation Engineer – Ludington Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively sourcing Validation Engineers for opportunities in the Ludington, MI region. These roles involve designing, executing, and documenting validation activities across equipment, processes, and software to meet regulatory standards.

Selected candidates will collaborate with manufacturing teams, ensure robust qualification work, and maintain compliant validation records while supporting change control and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to read schematics, specifications, and process diagrams.
• Experience with statistical analysis and test data interpretation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience writing and executing validation protocols in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with GMP, ISO 9001, or FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and update SOPs tied to validated processes.
• Write and execute validation protocols for equipment, processes, and software.
• Perform installation, operational, and performance qualification activities.
• Collect and analyze test data and document results in validation reports.
• Investigate failures and deviations and support root cause analysis.
• Maintain validation documentation to meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Coordinate validation schedules with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Support change control by assessing impact and revalidating as needed.

Skills

Technical writing

Reading schematics

Statistical analysis

Validation protocols

GMP/ISO/FDA awareness

Manufacturing exposure

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description:

Validation Engineer | Ludington, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 – $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a validation engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Ludington area seeking experienced Validation Engineers to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Validation Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Ludington in Mason County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Branch and Fountain.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Ludington region seeking Validation Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Review and update standard operating procedures tied to validated processes.
• Write and execute validation protocols for equipment, processes, and software systems.
• Perform installation, operational, and performance qualification activities.
• Collect and analyze test data and document results in validation reports.
• Investigate failures and deviations and support root cause analysis.
• Maintain validation documentation to meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Coordinate validation schedules with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Support change control by assessing impact and revalidating as needed.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to read schematics, specifications, and process diagrams.
• Experience with statistical analysis and test data interpretation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience writing and executing validation protocols in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as GMP, ISO 9001, or FDA requirements.

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean or Six Sigma methods.
• Experience with computer system validation and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Certification in quality or validation such as CQE or CSQE.
• Background in medical device, pharmaceutical, or automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with automated test equipment and data acquisition systems.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Compliance Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Test Engineer, Computer System Validation Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Engineer, Process Validation Engineer, Equipment Qualification Engineer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Lean Six Sigma Support Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Regulatory Requirements Assurance Analysis Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Validation Manufacturing Quality Assurance Regulations Preparation Software Documentation Design Engineering Project Management Management

Salary Package:

$ 77,000.00 – 117,000.00 (US Dollar)