Validation Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in validation engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Battle Creek seeking skilled Validation Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Battle Creek that are adding Validation Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation protocols for manufacturing processes, equipment, and software.
• Document all validation activities, including deviations, investigations, and change controls.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP, ISO) throughout the validation lifecycle.
• Perform revalidation and periodic reviews of validated systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance) to define validation requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during validation testing.
• Maintain validation master plans and associated documentation.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical) or a related scientific field.
• Proven experience in the validation of manufacturing processes, equipment, or software in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food and beverage).
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Experience with protocol development, execution, and report generation for various validation types (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies (e.g., FMEA) and their application to validation.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data interpretation for validation studies.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with statistical process control (SPC) software and analysis.
• - Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and their application in validation.
• - Knowledge of Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) 5.
• - Certification in relevant quality management systems (e.g., ASQ CQE).
• - Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, VBA) for automation of validation tasks.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Validation Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Test Engineer, Software Validation Engineer, Process Validation Engineer, Equipment Validation Engineer, Computer System Validation Engineer, Medical Device Validation Engineer, Pharmaceutical Validation Engineer, Validation Specialist, Test Automation Engineer, Release Engineer, System Validation Engineer, Compliance Engineer, Verification Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.