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QA Validation Consultant

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  • 90‐130€/Stunde
  • 72336 Balingen
  • auf Anfrage
  • en
  • 05.07.2024

Kurzvorstellung

Accomplished medical device engineer with 13+ years of industry experience. Highly motivated and quality-oriented team player with a proven record in
management and delivery of complex projects.

Qualifikationen

  • CE-Kennzeichnung
  • process validation

Projekt‐ & Berufserfahrung

QA/VALIDATION CONSULTANT ENGINEER
Maquet Getinge Cardiopulmonary, Hechingen
4/2018 – 1/2023 (4 Jahre, 10 Monate)
Fertigungsindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

4/2018 – 1/2023

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Validation consultant on remediation project to align
client's quality system with current regulatory standards
ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and EU MDR 2017/745.

Conducted risk assessments and gap analysis concerning
validation status of processes, equipment, injection
molding components, adhesive bonding (gluing and curing
process), welding of polycarbonate components, multiple
packaging processes, tube cutting, ultrasonic welding, and
design test method.

Created and updated SOPs, MVPs, dFMEA, and pFMEA to
document the current validation status of equipment,
processes, etc., and to prioritize future validation
activities.

Worked with consultants, internal employees, and with
external vendors on the remediation of the quality system
as a pre-requisite for execution of planned validation
activities.

Planning, documentation, and execution of process
validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ, and TMV).

Generated and executed of Design test method validation
- Validation Assessment, Risk Assessment, Traceability
Matrix, Feasibility Plan and report, Validation Plan and
report, M-PQ and IM components qualifications within the
remediation projects.

Executed and supported CAPA investigations to address
findings from internal and regulatory body audits including
FDA, particularly with validations.

Initiated continuous improvement efforts by analyzing
process data, identifying areas for optimization, and
implementing innovative solutions to enhance
productivity, quality, and safety.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Prozessvalidierung

SENIOR VALIDATION ENGINEER
Becton Dickinson (BD), Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
12/2016 – 12/2017 (1 Jahr, 1 Monat)
Fertigungsindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

12/2016 – 12/2017

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Integrated with cross-functional teams from
manufacturing, engineering, Quality, Process
Development, Engineering, R&D and supported validation
requirements on a wide range of projects including
external vendor, and subcontractor representatives.

Planning, documentation, and execution of equipment and
system qualifications URS, FDS, DQ, FAT, SAT, and
associated trace matrices across a range of molding,
automated equipment, and computer systems.

Conducted Process Development, DOE, and validation
sampling and inspection plans based on Risk Assessment.

Drafted and executed IQ, Process Development, OQ, and
PQ on new/revised processes.

Performed validation testing, analyzed data, and
generated comprehensive reports to support decisionmaking.

Created and controlled pFMEA, Control Plans, and Risk
Management documentation through the product life
cycle.

Provided training and technical support to operators,
maintenance personnel, and other members on process
control systems and equipment usage, troubleshooting,
and best practices.

• Participated in regulatory audits and inspections.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Prozessvalidierung

VALIDATION ENGINEER II
Jabil Healthcare, Corke Abbey Bray, Co. Dublin
11/2015 – 11/2017 (2 Jahre, 1 Monat)
Fertigungsindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

11/2015 – 11/2017

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Developed validation and qualification protocols and
tracked executions of protocols in support of project
timelines.

Developed and executed validations through all phases i.e.
FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, and Validation reports.

Reviewed and approved validation documentation to
ensure that site validation requirements were met.

Reviewed and analyzed protocol data to determine if
requirements were met. Resolves discrepancies and
deviations during protocol execution.

Prepared and executed validation protocols, assisted with
engineering and external vendors regarding equipment
User Requirements Specifications (URSs), DQ

Maintained quality evaluation and control plans and
protocols for processing materials into finished products.

Analyzed inspection and testing processes, mechanisms,
and equipment.

Analyzed and computed statistical techniques, i.e. Process
Capability (Minitab) & Gauge RR, etc.

Developed and maintained validation and qualification
system-level documents including master validation plans,
policies, and procedures.

Supported with completion of corrective actions (CAPA) in
accordance with relevant ISO requirements (ISO 9001, ISO
13485, and ISO 14644), utilizing advanced problem-solving
methods, and ensuring documentation was complete and
compliant with requirements.

Assisted in process validations/qualifications in
accordance with customer requirements.

Assisted with internal supplier third-party and FDA quality
audits

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Prozessvalidierung

EQUIPMENT VALIDATION ENGINEER
PCI Pharma Services, Stamullen, Co.
6/2013 – 8/2015 (2 Jahre, 3 Monate)
Fertigungsindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

6/2013 – 8/2015

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Working knowledge of production operations, scheduling,
design, planning, process evaluation, equipment
selections, calculations, etc.

Performed IQ, OQ, PQ, PV, and VSR
qualifications/validations on processes, parameters, and
settings of equipment and systems in conjunction with
suppliers and validation batches as per AQL ANSI/ASQ
Z1.42008 to ensure appropriate conditions, visual
inspection, and acceptance criteria were met and required
samples are taken.

Created and controlled Validation Master Plan, Periodic
Reviews, Change Controls, Deviations, Risk Assessment,
CAPAs, Equipment Database, and PQR- Product Quality
Review Reports.

Validation knowledge of HVAC, Cold Store Unit, Flow
Wrapper, Ampoule/Vial Labeller, Noack/Uhlmann Blister
Packer, Filling & Counting Machine, Autocartoner
CAM/Promatic/IMA, Checkweigher machine, Wolke Printer
and Cognex Cam, TE/Vignette Labeller, Guillotine, Bundle
Wrapper, Shrink Wrapper machine, etc.

Provided technical support in validation to meet objectives
of quality, output, and cost in developing, troubleshooting,
standardizing, and improving new and existing equipment.

Organized the individual tasks required to validate
processes and equipment and ensure that all test
procedures were in line with current technology, and
corporate and governmental regulations.

Performed all tasks with due care and attention in
accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices as per the
company's requirements, policies, and procedures.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Prozessvalidierung

Zertifikate

MD_QMS Comprehensive EU Medical Device Regulation
IQC Irish Quality Center: Certified Training Course (Credential ID: 540199)
2024

Über mich

I have worked in numerous roles and led validation and remediation projects focusing on bringing in facilities, equipment, systems, and processes up to Regulatory standards such as FDA, EUMDR, and ISO standards.
I have developed and executed detailed validation plan and reports including FAT, SAT, IOPQ's, PV, DTM, and TMV ensuring all facilities, equipment's, systems, and process meet the required specifications.
I have led a successful remediation projects, addressing regulatory findings and implementing Quality risk management and risk processes to achieve compliance.
I collaborated with cross-functional teams to redesign the validation strategies, resulting in full compliance and the lifting of the warning letter from the FDA.
I have provided training on validation and compliance practices to both new and existing staff and I have mentored a team of junior validation projects and helping them develop their skills.

Weitere Kenntnisse

EU MDR 2017/745
ISO 13485/21 CFR Part 820
Design Test Method Validation
Equipment Qualification (URS, FAT,SAT, IQ)
Process Validation (OQ, PQ, PPQ)
Process Characterization and TMV
CAPA and Risk Analysis
Minitab
SAP
Statistical Process Control
Project Management
Quality Standards
Cross Functional Team
Management

Persönliche Daten

Sprache
  • Englisch (Muttersprache)
Reisebereitschaft
auf Anfrage
Arbeitserlaubnis
  • Europäische Union
  • Schweiz
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Berufserfahrung
15 Jahre und 1 Monat (seit 11/2009)

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