Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer – LimerickTemporary – 6 Month Contract - Strong Possibility of ExtensionPosition:

My client is seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to join their team in Limerick on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. This role will play a key part in supporting the completion of a full validation pack for a new automated packaging line, offering the opportunity to contribute significantly to a high-impact technical project.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced technical and engineering support within the manufacturing cell.
• Work closely with engineering leadership to deliver key business objectives.
• Drive the development and implementation of world-class manufacturing practices in a production environment.
• Lead technical support for specific product and process-related issues.
• Monitor line performance and implement structured improvement activities to optimize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead or support validation activities including URS, VP, DQ, EQ, MSA, and PQ.
• Note: You will not be required to approve validations, but strong experience in drafting, executing, and leading these activities is essential.
• Contribute significantly to validation documentation and execution for a new automated packaging line. Experience in packaging and/or automation is advantageous but not essential.
• Conduct Gauge R&R studies and support validation for new products and processes.
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to structured problem-solving efforts.
• Lead strategic projects (value stream and cross-functional), including scoping, approval, budgeting, execution, qualification, and handover.
• Continuously monitor and report on key business metrics and proactively resolve performance issues.

Requirements:

• Level 8 Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with practical validation experience.

Desired:

• Strong background in leading or supporting validation projects from URS through PQ.
• Confident and effective decision-maker with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and delivering technical projects.
• Proven project management and process improvement capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with measurable results.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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