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MES EngineerValidation & Engineering Group • Morrisville, NC, US
MES Engineer

MES Engineer

Validation & Engineering Group • Morrisville, NC, US
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc.  (V&EG) is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas : Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

Job Description

Senior Computer System Validation (CSV) Specialist  - with expertise in  Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), specifically Syncade , to support a biologics manufacturing facility. The role will be responsible for planning, authoring, executing, and reviewing validation deliverables in compliance with FDA, EMA, ICH, and GAMP 5 guidelines. The candidate will work closely with Quality, IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure validated, compliant, and reliable MES system operation throughout the system life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute CSV activities for MES (Syncade) in a biologics GMP environment.
  • Develop and maintain validation documentation including Validation Plans, User Requirements (URS), Functional Specifications (FS), Design Specifications (DS), Risk Assessments, IQ / OQ / PQ protocols, and summary reports.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure MES recipes, workflows, and master batch records are validated and compliant.
  • Perform impact assessments and change control for system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
  • Ensure alignment of CSV deliverables with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and other applicable regulations.
  • Collaborate with IT and Engineering teams for system integration (e.g., LIMS, ERP / SAP, DeltaV, PI Historian).
  • Provide audit support during regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, MHRA, etc.) and customer audits.
  • Mentor junior validation engineers and support knowledge transfer on CSV best practices.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of MES validation strategies, procedures, and templates.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 7–10+ years of experience in Computer System Validation within GMP-regulated biologics / pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Hands-on expertise with MES Syncade validation and configuration (recipes, workflows, batch records).
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines : FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, ICH Q7, GAMP 5.
  • Experience in biologics manufacturing processes (cell culture, purification, fill / finish).
  • Familiarity with integration points (DCS / DeltaV, LIMS, ERP / SAP, data historians).
  • Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

    • Preferred Skills

  • Experience in large-scale biotech / biologics start-up or tech transfer projects.
  • Knowledge of data integrity principles and ALCOA+ requirements.
  • Exposure to quality management systems (TrackWise, Veeva, ValGenesis, Kneat).
  • Understanding of 21st Century Cures Act and CSA (Computer Software Assurance) approaches.

    • Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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