Validation Engineers - Facilities

VTI Life Sciences (VTI) is seeking forward-thinking and ambitious engineers looking to accelerate their career in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.

We offer an opportunity to help support our teams of industry subject matter experts and thought leaders while consulting with some of the biggest companies in the Life Sciences industries.

We are looking for Two (2) Facilities Engineers to help support engineering and CQV activities related to equipment and systems affected by the project expansion at our client's pharmaceutical facility in the Greater Los Angeles area.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manages projects to maintain and improve manufacturing facility.
• Manages periodic facility shutdown and coordinates projects executed during shutdown.
• Coordinates vendors & contractors to support project implementation and production throughput.
• Supports manufacturing facility strategy and capital project roadmap in accordance with site master plan.
• Accountable for water & energy facility management, monitoring and related project optimization Supports deployment of global engineering SOP.
• Supports management of local engineering SOP.
• Ensures that all engineering documentation is updated and compliant with technical, quality and safety requirements.
• Supports Quality audit inspection and EHS local site program and implementation of safety measures in accordance with current regulations.
• Manages change control for new implementation projects.
• Supports the Engineering site Lead for local deployment of global engineering programs.
• Supports analysis and execution of CAPA in agreement with other site function.
• Self-starter, detail orientated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Have knowledge with respect to HVAC and utility systems.
• Effective communication with cross-functional groups.
• Lead cross-functional team for project execution.
• Manages projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline (Mechanical Eng., Chemical Eng., Chemistry, Biology, etc.).
• 5+ years of relevant FDA regulated industry experience as a FacilitiesEngineer.
• Knowledge of cGMP and other regulatory standards.
• Stakeholder management skillset.
• Knowledge of scheduling and cost estimation / controls.
• Quality and EHS awareness.
• Risk mitigation focused.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong leadership, project management and client management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, etc.
• Exceptional technical writing, review and analytical skills.
• Must be proficient in written and oral English

SALARY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $85,000 - $100,000 ANNUALLY

VTI Life Sciences strives to maintain and inspire professional excellence by providing Commissioning, Qualification, Quality Engineering, Automation and Validation Services to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Biologics and Medical Device industries.

VTI offers professional development, training, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, 401K plus a stimulating and collaborative work environment.

We are committed to providing exciting career opportunities in a work environment that values trust, respect, openness, teamwork, creative talent, enthusiasm and diligence.

As one of the leading global Commissioning, Qualification and Validation Services organizations, VTI is always looking for innovative, talented and experienced validation professionals for our multinational and global offices.

We offer some of the best salary and benefit packages in the industry for our full-time / permanent employees.