Validation Engineer

About the job:

Akkodis is seeking a Manufacturing / Validation Engineer for a 12 month contract role based in Raynham, MA. This role will support manufacturing and validation activities in a regulated medical device environment, including equipment validation, manufacturing process development, and cross-functional coordination to ensure production readiness.

To be considered, candidates should have experience writing and executing validation protocols such as IQ, OQ, and PQ, preferably supporting manufacturing equipment validation. Experience working in FDA-regulated medical device environments and supporting manufacturing process improvements, root cause investigations, and equipment commissioning is highly preferred.

Pay Range: $41/hr – $46/hr on W2 (The pay rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Manufacturing / Validation Engineer responsibilities include:

• Write and execute validation protocols and reports (IQ, OQ, PQ) for manufacturing equipment and processes
• Support equipment validation activities, including commissioning of new manufacturing assets
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, specifications, and operator instructions
• Conduct process studies, production readiness activities, and investigations
• Perform root cause analysis and problem solving for manufacturing issues
• Update procedures, manufacturing specifications, routes, and travelers within the PLM system
• Work with OEM equipment manufacturers and distributors to define user requirements and technical specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Planning to align validation strategies
• Coordinate validation documentation, execution activities, and approvals
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and company quality procedures
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation supporting validation and manufacturing activities

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or validation engineering
• Hands-on experience writing and executing IQ, OQ, PQ validation protocols
• Experience supporting equipment validation and commissioning activities
• Experience working in FDA-regulated or medical device manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development and process improvement
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 3D printing or additive manufacturing equipment validation
• Experience working with PLM systems for manufacturing documentation updates
• Background supporting medical device manufacturing processes

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Atal.Rai@akkodisgroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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