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Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.\nReady to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.\nThis role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.\nYour Role\nThe Validation Engineer III is an advanced level validation engineering position responsible for executing complex validations and qualifications of equipment, materials, processes and tests used in the production of high purity filters, prioritizing a focus on quality and safety. Responsible for establishing and maintaining qualification techniques. This position may lead lower-level engineers to ensure their projects meet validation standards. This role requires close collaboration with cross functional teams to assess risk, disposition product, resolve complex problems, and ensure projects and programs meet their expected objectives.\nDuties Include:\nExpert with Qualification and Validation of Manufacturing Equipment, QC equipment, raw materials, and Supply chain equipment including FAT, SAT, Installation and Operational Qualifications, and Performance qualifications (temperature mapping and process qualification).\nDrive validation requirements needed for advanced manufacturing equipment design qualification and risk assessment to ensure that the equipment design is meeting manufacturer's specification and functional requirements.\nCoordinate the scheduling of validation execution by collaborating with Manufacturing, Planning and Quality Control departments and analyze the test results against pre-determined acceptance criteria.\nPrepare, maintain, and review Validation documentation such as CQV documentation for DQ, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, and process qualification.\nPerform assessment of vendor change notifications to identify the impact of the change on validated status of equipment and GMP production. Review equipment calibration specifications and any out of tolerance records to determine the extent of failure on the validation test.\nRepresent the Validation department during internal and external audits.\nBrings solution recommendations to management, assesses customer requirements, and studies product characteristics to select validation objectives and standards.\nProvide guidance and mentorship to team members and contractors regarding cycle development and validation of complex manufacturing equipment and raw material changes.\nProficient at developing complex project plans to drive process improvements or changes, and capable of leading a cross functional team to meet deadlines. Able to anticipate challenges and roadblocks, and experiments with alternative and innovative solutions to avoid just refining existing solutions.\nHighly skilled at building consensus with a cross functional team at all levels and converting vision into clear goals and milestones.\nFacilitates effective teamwork by actively managing team dynamics. Anticipates challenges by utilizing knowledge / history to prevent issues from occurring.\nHelps develop other experts by giving concrete advice, coaching, and mentoring on how to succeed in a business setting.\nLeads Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) actions, implementing robust solutions to address root cause and prevent events from reoccurring.\nExpert technical writing skills and strong understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).\nProficient at leading complex equipment and process validations activities, including protocol and report writing, review and execution.\nLeads strategic or complex change requests in Change Management system, ensuring implementation solutions support operational needs and meet quality standards.\nAnticipate roadblocks and challenges and navigate the team through problems to meet deadlines.\nPhysical Attributes:\nPhysical flexibility to interact with and troubleshoot machinery and equipment.\nExposure to chemical reagents.\nUse hand and power tools.\nSit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.\nFrequent lifting/carrying of 26 - 50 lbs. Occasional lifting 75Lbs.\nBend, squat, stoop, and kneel.\nPinch, grasp, and manipulate objects consistently and regularly.\nFine motor skills.\nWho You Are\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in STEM (engineering, sciences, or computer science, etc.), technical management, business management.\n5+ years of experience in an FDA regulated medical device manufacturing facility, pharmaceutical facility or other regulated industry leading the validation of automated and manual assembly processes with working knowledge of ISO, cGMPs and Good Engineering Practices.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster of Science Degree in STEM (engineering, sciences, or computer science, etc.), technical management, or business management.\nRead and understand complex mechanical and electrical drawings and P&ID’s.\nLean/Six Sigma experience, with a green or black belt certification.\nExperience with HMI/PLC and preferred code knowledge.\nStrong communication skills.\nManage and lead multiple projects and participate on cross-functional project teams.\nMust be self-driven, able to work independently, and in teams with urgency.\nProven ability to analyze complex data sets, apply statistical analysis principles, and clearly summarize conclusions/results.\nFamiliarity with EH&S, ISO, cGMP, and other regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience with Microsoft products, Minitab, and CAD software packages.\nUnderstand safe work practices and experience in lockout, tag out, electrical safety, etc.\n Pay Range for this position: $105,000 -$115,000 annually\nThe offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.\nWhat we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. 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