Validation Engineer - East Lansing Area

Validation Engineer | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 - $119,000 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 East Lansing seeking skilled Validation Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across East Lansing seeking Validation Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems.
• Author final validation summary reports to document evidence of successful validation activities.
• Investigate and resolve deviations, non-conformances, and discrepancies encountered during validation execution.
• Create and maintain the site Validation Master Plan (VMP) to outline the overall validation strategy.
• Review and assess change control requests to determine the impact on the validated state of equipment and processes.
• Ensure all validation activities and documentation comply with cGMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Manage the re-validation and periodic review program for qualified equipment and validated processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing departments to support validation projects.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) or a related scientific field.
• Proven experience in developing and executing validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Experience with process validation, equipment validation, and cleaning validation.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods for validation reporting.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and change control procedures.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with statistical process control (SPC) software and methodologies.
• - Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW).
• - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and their application in validation.
• - Experience with root cause analysis (RCA) techniques and problem-solving tools.
• - Certification in relevant quality management systems (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Quality Assurance Tester, QA Tester, Test Automation Engineer, Performance Test Engineer, Security Test Engineer, Release Engineer, System Test Engineer, Verification Engineer, Validation Specialist, Test Lead, Senior Test Engineer, Automation QA Engineer, Software QA Engineer, Product Test Engineer, Application Test Engineer, Functional Tester, Regression Tester, Integration Tester, System Integration Tester, UAT Tester, User Acceptance Tester, Compliance Engineer, Regulatory Affairs Engineer, Validation Specialist, Software Validation Engineer, Hardware Validation Engineer, Medical Device Validation Engineer, Pharmaceutical Validation Engineer, Process Validation Engineer, CSV Engineer, Computer System Validation Engineer, Equipment Validation Engineer, Validation Manager

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.