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Validation Engineer

$80k - $100k
Full-time

LHH

We’re partnering with a confidential organization in the medical device / pharmaceutical space seeking a Validation Engineer to support quality systems, regulatory compliance, and validation activities across manufacturing and product development.

This role plays a key part in ensuring equipment, processes, and systems meet strict regulatory and quality standards .

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support equipment, process, and system validations across manufacturing operations
  • Develop and execute validation protocols and performance testing for new and existing systems
  • Analyze validation data to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain calibration systems, validation documentation, and equipment databases
  • Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
  • Support CAPA, nonconformance investigations, and root cause analysis
  • Contribute to design controls, change management, and product development quality activities

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in Validation / Quality Engineering within a regulated industry
  • Background in medical device or pharmaceutical environments
  • Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, cGMP, and QSR requirements
  • Experience with process validation, test method validation, and calibration
  • Familiarity with design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and quality systems
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills

Why This Role?

  • Direct impact on product quality, compliance, and patient safety
  • Exposure to end-to-end validation and quality systems
  • Opportunity to work in a regulated, high-growth environment
  • Strong career growth within Quality & Regulatory functions

Work Schedule : On site

Compensation: $80-100k base

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid sick leave where applicable by state law

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