Quality Engineer CSV & Digital Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Title: Quality Engineer – CSV & Digital SystemsShift Details: Monday to Friday 8am – 5 pm (40 hours per week)Assignment Duration: 6 months with possible extensionLocation: Davie, FL

Convert to Perm: Depending on opens and performance

Core Essential skill sets (must have):

• Recent Master’s graduate Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Min 3 years experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing; out of which 2 years in quality organization
• Min 3 years hands-on CSV experience reviewing and approving validation documentation.
• Direct experience supporting manufacturing or utilities systems (not just lab systems).
• Medical screening requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

Computer System Validation (CSV)

• Review and approve CSV lifecycle documents (VMP, URS, FRS, HDS, Risk Assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ, RTM, Summary Reports).
• Ensure risk-based validation approaches aligned with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and Data Integrity (ALCOA+) principles.
• Evaluate system changes through change control, assessing GxP impact and validation requirements.
• Support periodic reviews and re-validation activities for existing systems.

• Digital Systems & Platforms
• Act as Quality reviewer/approver for systems including:

• MES / EBR platforms (e.g., Werum PAS-X or similar)
• Historians (OSIsoft PI or equivalent)
• Advanced analytics tools (Seeq, used for GxP trending)
• Empower and other lab systems

• Review configurations related to data acquisition, time stamping, audit trails, access control, and electronic records/signatures.
• Ensure proper segregation between GxP vs non-GxP analytics use cases.

Data Integrity & Compliance:

• Assess and approve data flows, interfaces, and integrations between systems.
• Support regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA) and internal audits related to computerized systems.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Engineering, Automation, MS&T, IT, and Operations to:

• Enable faster project execution with compliant validation strategies
• Avoid over-validation while maintaining inspection readiness

• Provide Quality input during project design, FAT/SAT, and commissioning phases.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field.

Experience:

• 3-5 years experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing; out of which 2 years in quality organization
• 3+ years hands-on CSV experience reviewing and approving validation documentation.
• Direct experience supporting manufacturing or utilities systems (not just lab systems).

Required Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of:

• CSV lifecycle & GAMP 5
• 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11

• Data Integrity (ALCOA+)

• Practical experience with:

• MES / EBR systems
• Process Historians (PI, etc.)
• Advanced analytics platforms (Seeq) in a GxP context

• Ability to evaluate risk-based validation for dashboards, reports, and models.
• Familiarity with change control, deviations, and CAPA systems.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with:

• Werum PAS-X, Seeq, PI Vision, Power BI (for regulated trending)
• Agile or lean validation approaches
• Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) integration with CSV

• Prior involvement in:

• FDA inspections related to computerized systems
• Site digitalization or Industry 4.0 initiatives

Key Competencies

• Risk-based decision making with quality and compliance focus
• Strong documentation review and technical writing skills
• Ability to challenge constructively while remaining solution-oriented
• Comfortable working at the intersection of Quality, Engineering, and IT
• Pragmatic mindset: compliant and business-enabling