Validation Engineer - Shelby Township Area

Validation Engineer | Shelby Township, MI

Salary Range: $76,000 - $116,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a validation engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Shelby Township area seeking experienced Validation Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Validation Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Shelby Township in Macomb County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Auburn Hills, Troy, Rochester Hills, and Lake Orion.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Shelby Township region seeking Validation Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Review and update standard operating procedures tied to validated processes.
• Write and execute validation protocols for equipment, processes, and software systems.
• Perform installation, operational, and performance qualification activities.
• Collect and analyze test data and document results in validation reports.
• Investigate failures and deviations and support root cause analysis.
• Maintain validation documentation to meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Coordinate validation schedules with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Support change control by assessing impact and revalidating as needed.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with statistical analysis and test data interpretation.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience writing and executing validation protocols in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as GMP, ISO 9001, or FDA requirements.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to read schematics, specifications, and process diagrams.

Bonus Qualifications

• Background in medical device, pharmaceutical, or automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with automated test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of lean or Six Sigma methods.
• Experience with computer system validation and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Certification in quality or validation such as CQE or CSQE.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Equipment Qualification Engineer, Compliance Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Test Engineer, Computer System Validation Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Engineer, Process Validation Engineer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.