Graduate Validation Engineer required to work for our client a Global Medical Device company whose investment in new technology and product development is at its highest in the history of the company and will showcase their expertise in continuous innovation in the global medical devices market.
The Graduate Validation Engineer will be responsible for implementation of validation of production processes and procedures, leading validation improvements with project based activities, including new product introduction and operational designs to reduce waste, improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs. Manage KPIs and ensure validation actions are taken to maximise success. Work on phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, with results impacting on project completion. Work under general supervision, reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Management.
Role responsibilities will also include:
- Leadership of validation of manufacturing/production processes
- Work with internal stakeholders to support validation activities as necessary
- Have a fundamental understanding of lean manufacturing principals
- Support NC/CAPA process.
- Develop appropriate KPIs / metrics, and propose actions plans for Validation implementation and upkeep
- Support Project Management and Engineering in the delivery of projects on time, and on cost
- Any other duties considered commensurate with this level of post
- Evaluate validation processes; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication and assembly, tooling and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators
- Monitoring and testing equipment
- Analysing and documenting test results
- Preparing compliance reports
- Directing validation activities
- Resolving testing problems
- Making adjustments or improvements to equipment and processes
- Creating/modifying databases to track validation activities
- Interpreting customer requirements
- Developing validation schedules
- Conducting training and overseeing the work of validation technicians
- Keeping up to date on industry standards and regulations
To be successful in this role the Graduate Validation Engineer will have some if not all of the following skills and experience.
- Degree and / or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline
- Experience in validation / production / manufacturing
- Establishing metrics / KPIs to drive production / manufacturing improvement
- Worked in international quality standards, preferably medical devices ISO13485
- Developing standard operation procedures, and work instruction