Validation Engineer – Spring Lake Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is actively building a network of Validation Engineers to support manufacturers in and around Spring Lake, MI. This role focuses on ensuring robust validation of equipment and processes in a manufacturing setting.

Applicants should have a strong background in statistics, GMP/ISO/FDA guidelines, and documentation. This network offers long-term fit and opportunities across multiple local manufacturers, with salary ranges aligned to experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to read schematics, specifications, and process diagrams.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Minitab

Technical Writing

Data Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Regulatory Requirements

Validation

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Validation Protocols

Job description

Job Description:

Validation Engineer | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 - $119,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a validation engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Spring Lake area seeking experienced Validation Engineers to strengthen their teams.

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 Spring Lake in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Fruitport, Nunica, and Ferrysburg.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Spring Lake area seeking experienced Validation Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to read schematics, specifications, and process diagrams.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of lean or Six Sigma methods.
• Experience with computer system validation and 21 CFR Part 11.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Work Authorization

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

Required Skills:

Minitab Technical Writing Resume Data Offers Project Teams Spring Support Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Regulatory Requirements Assurance Analysis Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Validation Manufacturing Quality Assurance Writing Automation Regulations Preparation Software Documentation Engineering

Salary Package:

$ 79,000.00 - 119,000.00 (US Dollar)