CAI
Senior CQV Engineer
- Location
- Frankfurt
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Contract
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- 21 October 2026 (25 days ago)
Checked 24 days agoApplications go to the employer, never to RoleSprint
About this role
CAI delivers expert commissioning, qualification, validation and consulting services to the global life sciences industry.
We are currently looking for experienced Senior CQV Engineers to support major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion projects across Europe.
Position Summary
The Senior CQV Engineer will support commissioning and qualification activities across manufacturing process equipment, clean utilities, facility systems and supporting infrastructure.
The successful candidate will work closely with project engineering, construction, automation, quality and operations teams to deliver compliant systems from installation through qualification and operational readiness.
Responsibilities
• Lead and execute CQV activities for process, utility and facility systems.
• Author, review and execute commissioning and qualification documentation.
• Support FATs, SATs, commissioning, startup and qualification activities.
• Perform field walkdowns and installation verification activities.
• Review engineering documentation including P&IDs, specifications, drawings and datasheets.
• Manage deviations, punch list items and commissioning observations through to closure.
• Participate in risk assessments and quality reviews.
• Support system turnover and operational readiness activities.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior CQV resources where required.
Requirements
• Degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline.
• Significant CQV experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and qualification practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects.
• Familiarity with Kneat or equivalent electronic validation systems.
• Experience with FAT/SAT execution and vendor package review.
• Knowledge of risk-based qualification principles and ASTM E2500 methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Future opportunities across Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and wider European life sciences projects.
Locations
- Frankfurt
- Europe
- IE
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Published 21 October 2026, last checked 24 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.