QRC Group, LLC

Sr. Engineer

QRC Group, LLC  •  Juncos, PR (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description


We are seeking a highly motivated

Senior Engineer

with strong experience in

Assembly and Packaging Processes

to support commissioning, qualification, and characterization activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.


Key Responsibilities


1. Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Strategy and Planning


  • Develop and implement overall C&Q strategies aligned with project objectives and regulatory requirements.

  • Define system boundaries and identify direct and indirect impact systems.

  • Lead risk assessments using methodologies such as ISPE Baseline and ASTM E2500.

  • Develop C&Q plans, schedules, and resource forecasts.


2. Commissioning Activities


  • Lead and/or execute commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.

  • Ensure systems are installed and operating according to design specifications.

  • Coordinate startup activities with vendors and contractors.

  • Review and approve commissioning documentation and test results.


3. Qualification Execution (IQ/OQ/PQ)


  • Author, review, and approve IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.

  • Ensure traceability from User Requirements Specifications (URS) through testing activities.

  • Execute or oversee protocol execution and ensure accurate documentation of results.


4. Documentation & Compliance


  • Ensure all C&Q documentation complies with GMP, FDA, EMA, and internal standards.

  • Maintain document lifecycle management within electronic systems.

  • Support data integrity and ALCOA+ principles throughout qualification activities.

  • Prepare and support validation summary reports.


5. Risk Management & Change Control


  • Lead and document risk assessments related to system qualification.

  • Evaluate and manage change controls impacting validated systems.

  • Assess deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).


6. Cross-Functional Collaboration


  • Partner with Engineering, Validation, Quality Assurance (QA), Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.

  • Interface with system owners and technical authorities.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project team members.

  • Support project meetings, status reporting, and stakeholder communications.


7. Process Characterization


  • Develop characterization protocols.

  • Execute characterization activities.

  • Develop and review characterization reports.


Requirements


  • Doctorate degree, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience, or

    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 4+ years of experience.

  • Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

  • Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, ISPE, and ASTM guidelines.

  • Experience with validation lifecycle documentation and risk-based qualification approaches.

  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
QRC Group, LLC

About QRC Group, LLC

QRC group is a life science firm dedicated to provide services to the Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and Chemical Industries in the validation and regulatory fields.

Our services and solutions include:

Process and Laboratory Investigation

• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

• Change Control

• Training

• Document Management Control

• QA Laboratory

• Methodology Transfer and Validation

• Instrument Calibration

• Validation and Training in Chromatographic Data Acquisition System

• Cleaning Validation

• Automation Engineering

• Quality Systems

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Caguas, PR
Year Founded
2005
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