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Senior Associate Attorney

Reports to: General Counsel

Essential Functions

• Support and coordinate real estate closings, including review of closing documentation, settlement statements, payoff calculations, title matters, and post-closing issue resolution.
• Work closely with the Legal Department, Compliance, Capital Markets, Servicing, and Asset Management teams to ensure special asset strategies align with Archwest's legal, regulatory, and investor requirements.
• Ensure internal and external compliance across all special asset activities, including adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements (licensing, foreclosure laws, bankruptcy rules, AML, privacy, and ECOA considerations).
• Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and investor reviews by maintaining audit-ready documentation and responding to inquiries related to special assets and distressed loans.
• Support capital markets initiatives by providing data, analysis, and documentation related to special asset performance, warehouse lending facilities, securitizations, and financing structures.
• Establish and maintain operational reporting to identify performance trends, service-level gaps, risk exposure, and root-cause servicing issues.
• Implement controls, risk-mitigation procedures, and process improvements to reduce legal, operational, and compliance risk.
• Partner with senior management to support long-term planning, strategy development, and execution based on market conditions, regulatory changes, and portfolio performance.
• Oversee policy and procedure development and enhancements related to special assets, loan servicing, workouts, and enforcement actions.
• Manage special assets to achieve the highest and best outcome, including loan resolution, refinance, reinstatement, forbearance, foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss mitigation, liquidation, note sales, and structured workouts.
• Oversee complex real estate–related transactions, including distressed loan workouts, deed-in-lieu transactions, REO strategies, loan modifications, restructurings, and asset dispositions.
• Respond to internal, client, investor, and borrower escalations related to distressed assets and complex transactions.
• Appropriately assess legal, regulatory, and operational risk when making business decisions.

Competencies/Skills

• Strong working knowledge of real estate transactions, loan workouts, and distressed asset resolution.
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks affecting mortgage lending and servicing.
• Moderate experience across default servicing and special asset functions, including collections, loss mitigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, REO, claims, and default compliance.
• Experience supporting or working with warehouse lending facilities and collateral enforcement is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills with the ability to evaluate risk and structure solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, regulators, investors, borrowers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an organized, process-driven mindset.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally while exercising sound judgment and discretion.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Active California Bar license required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in special assets, mortgage operations, loan asset management, real estate transactions, legal operations, or related financial services.
• Highly preferred experience includes:
• Real estate closings and loan workouts
• Distressed debt and enforcement actions
• Warehouse lending facilities
• Regulatory compliance, audits, or examinations
• Experience working closely with legal, compliance, capital markets, and servicing teams strongly preferred.

Accessibility:

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Compensation: salary +annual bonus ($175,000-$225,000)

This is what you'll do:

• Responsible for configuring, operating, and maintaining Audio-Visual (AV) equipment and solutions
• Design, code, test, and troubleshoot the technology and configurations in our conference rooms and custom audio-visual deployment spaces
• Follow the standards and policies defined for the AV services, conference rooms, Zoom/Google services, and running live corporate meetings
• Design, administer, and manage a scalable enterprise-level AV platform based on the business requirements
• Lead testing practices to ensure AV changes/upgrades don't negatively impact key business applications or user experience.
• Document the deployment, troubleshooting, and operational processes required to build and operate our AV solutions
• Develop custom configurations and/or software solutions around AV services as necessary
• Provide the last line of defense for AV support within IT
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Zoom/Google rooms, Cisco telephony system, conference room architecture/standards, video/audio/web conferencing, and streaming & digital signage infrastructure
• Drive initiatives to continuously improve our end-users' experience based on user feedback and monitoring data
• Manage enterprise AV platform and leverage your scripting skills to automate activities
• Develop positive relationships with the business and other functions involved in downstream technical processes
• Collaborate with cross functional IT teams
• Look to improve all aspects of the AV services continually

This is what you'll need:

• At least 5-8 years (or relative) in the AV Design Engineer role with experience working in IT Administration
• Bachelor's and/or CTS-D is preferred for this position
• High proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD, ACC, BIM360, Blubeam Revu, and general architectural design processes, standards, and collaboration platforms
• High proficiency with acoustic modeling software like EASE Focus and Address, QSC and Harman/JBL Pro line of products
• High proficiency building functional diagrams, documenting detailed scope of work and bill of materials for AV projects
• Experience with DSP and custom control interface design and configuration
• Experience with AV networking and Cisco switches
• Experience managing vendors of various trades and collaborating within cross functional teams
• Experience with: Zoom configuration and management, Microsoft O365 integrations, On-Prem/Cloud telephony system, MS Teams, Mac, and Level 3 escalation support and troubleshooting.
• Support Knowledge with the following technologies: Neat, Polycom, Q-Sys, Harman, Biamp, and Crestron
• Ability to identify, scope, and recommend improvements in the AV spaces
• Tech Savvy – Ability and passion for learning new technology and tools
• Passion for Customer Support – A drive to help end-users get what they need to do their jobs the best they can. A sense of satisfaction from assisting end-users in getting what they need on time
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization – Business Stakeholders, Senior Managers, and C-Level Execs
• Prioritization Skills – The ability to analyze support requests and prioritize them based on impact.
• Discipline – The discipline to actively manage AV tickets and internal IT tasks without getting distracted by email, chat, or other ad-hoc communication. Motivated and driven to tackle daily assignment and build efficient workflows around them
• A Teacher – Able to teach end-users about IT technologies or solutions to their issues in an easy to understand the way

An Automotive product manufacturing company is seeking a Entry-Level Outside Sales Representative to join their team in Garden Grove, CA. This position is responsible for developing new clients as well as maintaining existing clients. A bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of Outside Sales Experience, ability to travel domestically and internationally (Mexico & Texas- 1x a month), and conversational Spanish is a big plus but not mandatory. This is a full-time, in-person, exempt position, with bonus and excellent benefits, including 401K.

Entry-Level Outside Sales Representative Duties:

-Compiles list of prospective customers for use as leads, from many different sources; i.e. internet, linked-in, business directories, networking, etc.

-Travels through assigned territory to call on established and prospective customers to solicit orders or communicate with customers on their sales floor or via phone.

-Displays or demonstrates products using samples and/or catalogs to emphasize sellable features.

-Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.

-Obtains credit information on prospective customers and forwards findings to home office.

-Provides pertinent information to customers upon securing orders; such as, estimated/actual date of delivery, confirmation of number of parts ordered, contact person’s information (if other than self), etc.

-Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.

-Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis.

Entry-Level Outside Sales Representative Skills:

-Must have a bachelor’s degree

-Conversational Spanish is a big plus but not mandatory

-Must have 2+ years of Outside Sales experience

-Must be able to travel internationally frequently for work (Mexico & Texas 1x a month)

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

-Driver's License with Clear Record

****If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. ****

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Job Title: QA Validation Specialist (Contract)

Duration: 10 months

Location: Irvine, CA (onsite)

Rate: $38–40/hr.

This position involves hands-on ownership of equipment, facility, and laboratory validations. Ideal for experienced validation professionals who excel in regulated environments and enjoy driving projects from protocol development through audit-ready execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in assuring facility, manufacturing, packaging, and Laboratory equipment are qualified to the required cGMP standards.
• Authors/approves and executes qualification protocols and reports.
• Schedules, plans, manages performance qualifications, calibration and maintenance of equipment and utility systems and laboratory Instruments in coordination with operations, Quality Control and maintenance.
• Assists sourcing and procurement of facility equipment and Laboratory Instruments through completion of following tasks
• Qualification of Vendors Selected.
• Input to the development of the URS/FRS/DDS.
• Assists with the routine calibration and maintenance of the Validation Master Plan for the site.
• May present qualification studies to Regulatory and Client Auditors as required.
• Assists with the design, maintenance, and continual improvement of the qualification system in line with cGMP standards.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance on qualification policies and procedures and the implementation of those within the Production and Quality functional areas.
• Occasionally supervises specialized contract personnel and outside vendors in the performance of contract services.
• Summarizes studies and authors qualification reports in compliance with the cGMP standards and in a timely manner.
• Develops and executes matrix type validations where applicable for processes and equipment with adequate supporting rationales.
• Initiates and investigates exception reports and non-conformances, associated with the qualification studies. Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues.
• Other responsibilities and special projects will be assigned based on business and customer needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences
• 5+ year’s of experience in a highly regulated pharmaceuticals industry or related field
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP and regulatory standards for validation.
• Experience in writing and reviewing SOPs, GMPs, governmental regulations and/or protocols for accuracy, traceability and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with qualification of commercial processing a packaging equipment.
• Proven track record of managing projects from start to finish on time and on budget.

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Job Title: Project Manager (Structural Engineering)

Location: Glendale, El Segundo, or Irvine, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday (On-site)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary: Base pay starts at $90,000+

Overview:

A growing engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support its structural engineering practice. This role is responsible for leading multiple projects, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence from proposal through project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple structural engineering projects simultaneously
• Coordinate, prepare, and respond to RFPs, RFQs, and other client solicitations
• Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge on the development of structural systems
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on project-related matters
• Ensure technical accuracy, quality control, and compliance with project standards
• Establish and manage project fees, budgets, and schedules in partnership with leadership
• Monitor project costs and timelines to maintain profitability and meet contractual commitments
• Identify out-of-scope work and prepare proposals for additional services
• Report directly to the Principal-in-Charge
• Perform Project Engineer duties when required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Structural Engineering
• Structural Engineer (S.E.) license with 10+ years of experience preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with 3–10 years of project leadership experience considered
• Demonstrated experience managing structural engineering projects

Job Summary:

This role is a hands-on engineering leadership position responsible for driving manufacturing excellence, leading New Product Introductions, and building a high-performing engineering organization. The Director of Engineering & CI plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term scalability of the business.

Position Summary:

The Director of Engineering & CI is responsible for leading all engineering, manufacturing process development, and technical execution functions across the organization. This role owns New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing process optimization, and engineering team leadership, while ensuring scalable, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

This role serves as the technical authority for CNC manufacturing operations and provides leadership over Manufacturing Engineers, CNC Programmers, and cross-functional technical resources. The position ensures that manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes support business growth, cost targets, quality objectives, and on-time delivery.

The role plays a critical leadership function in advancing Lean Manufacturing, improving throughput, reducing variation, and supporting customer and regulatory requirements in an AS9100 aerospace environment. Reporting to the General Manager, the Director Engineering Director and CI will foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality results in line with schedule and financial performance targets

Core Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership

• Own and lead all New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from engineering release through full-rate production
• Define manufacturing strategy, routing, tooling, and inspection plans for new programs
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales during program launch
• Ensure first-article success, manufacturability, and cost targets are achieved
• Drive rapid and repeatable production readiness

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Excellence:

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of:
• Manufacturing processes
• CNC machining strategies
• Work instructions and routings
• Tooling and fixturing
• Inspection and quality controls
• Establish standardized, repeatable manufacturing methods across product lines
• Improve throughput, reduce scrap, and improve yield using Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Drive process optimization using PFMEA, control plans, and root cause analysis
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and delivery

CNC Programming & Technical Leadership:

• Provide leadership and technical oversight to CNC Programmers and Manufacturing Engineers
• Ensure best practices in:
• 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining
• Multi-spindle and multi-turret turning
• Toolpath optimization
• Program validation and prove-out
• Oversee Mastercam programming standards and documentation
• Ensure tooling libraries, setup sheets, and CNC documentation are accurate and maintained

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Manufacturing Engineers and CNC Programmers
• Establish training plans, skill development paths, and succession planning
• Conduct performance reviews and KPI-based evaluations
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for complex manufacturing challenges

Manufacturing Strategy & Capacity Planning:

• Define manufacturing strategies to support growth, margin improvement, and scalability
• Optimize labor utilization, machine capacity, and workflow layouts
• Support capital equipment planning and justification
• Collaborate with Operations to balance capacity, scheduling, and throughput
• Support make/buy decisions and vendor technical evaluations

Quality & Compliance Integration:

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements
• Support audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with Quality to reduce NCRs, rework, and escapes
• Promote a data-driven, root-cause-focused culture

Cross-Functional & Business Support:

• Support quoting and RFQ efforts with accurate cost and process estimates
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations leadership
• Drive technical execution of strategic initiatives
• Represent Engineering in leadership meetings and program reviews

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading engineering teams within fast-paced environments; strong management skills with the ability to motivate diverse groups.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering
• 8–12+ years of experience in aerospace or precision CNC manufacturing
• 5+ years leading Manufacturing Engineers and/or CNC Programming teams
• Strong experience with:
• CNC machining (3-, 4-, 5-axis)
• Mastercam or equivalent CAM software
• GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
• ERP systems and manufacturing routings
• Demonstrated experience leading New Product Introductions (NPI)
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 quality systems
• Experience implementing Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly
• Ability to develop strategic plans for business continuity strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with:
• Multi-spindle / multi-turret machining
• High-mix, low-volume aerospace manufacturing
• PFMEA, SPC, and RCCA methodologies
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)
• Strong background in tooling design and fixture development
• Experience managing engineering teams in regulated environments
• Leadership & team development
• Technical problem-solving
• Manufacturing process optimization
• Data-driven decision-making
• Cross-functional communication
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Join us as at ACRA Aerospace where your expertise will shape innovative solutions that propel our organization forward! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values leadership excellence and technical mastery—empowering you to make a lasting impact through your vision and dedication.

Job Title: Project Manager (Structural Engineering)

Location: Glendale, El Segundo, or Irvine, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday (On-site)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary: Base pay starts at $100,000+

Overview:

A growing engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support its structural engineering practice. This role is responsible for leading multiple projects, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence from proposal through project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple structural engineering projects simultaneously
• Coordinate, prepare, and respond to RFPs, RFQs, and other client solicitations
• Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge on the development of structural systems
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on project-related matters
• Ensure technical accuracy, quality control, and compliance with project standards
• Establish and manage project fees, budgets, and schedules in partnership with leadership
• Monitor project costs and timelines to maintain profitability and meet contractual commitments
• Identify out-of-scope work and prepare proposals for additional services
• Report directly to the Principal-in-Charge
• Perform Project Engineer duties when required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Structural Engineering
• Structural Engineer (S.E.) license with 10+ years of experience preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with 3–10 years of project leadership experience considered
• Demonstrated experience managing structural engineering projects

Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Thermal Management Systems (Integration & Packaging)

Location: Onsite – Irvine CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen

Role Overview

We are seeking two highly skilled Mechanical Engineers with experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector to support the development and integration of advanced thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.

This role focuses on mechanical subsystem development from a packaging and integration perspective, including enclosure design and integration of electronic and fluid control components such as pumps, compressors, fans, and valves. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing aerospace-grade subsystems within defined volume and interface constraints, ensuring high reliability, environmental robustness, and compliance with industry standards.

These roles will support programs progressing from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and will involve reuse and adaptation of existing product architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures for aerospace electronic and control subsystems such as thermal management systems and related subsystems
• Package and integrate COTS and custom components into customer-defined volume constraints by integrating components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and control electronics
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Support prototype builds, integration activities, testing, and validation
• Implement design considerations to satisfy and qualify the environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, EMI/EMC interface considerations) per MIL standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, thermal, structural, and systems engineering teams
• Participate in root cause analysis and design refinement
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
• U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
• Strong mechanical packaging and integration experience
• Experience designing enclosures housing electronics and fluid/mechanical components
• Exposure to thermal management systems (ECS, vapor cycle, or liquid cooling preferred but not mandatory)
• Working knowledge of rotating machinery components (fans, compressors, pumps)
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)
• Experience supporting qualification and validation testing
• Strong understanding of materials selection for aerospace applications
• Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience packaging turbomachinery components within constrained aerospace envelopes
• Exposure to controls systems integration
• Knowledge of vibration isolation and shock mitigation techniques
• Experience supporting PDR/CDR processes
• Familiarity with configuration management and aerospace documentation rigor
• Exposure to FMEA, reliability analysis, and lifecycle support

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

About Company:

Who Are We?

ELIQUENT Life Sciences is a leading global consulting group delivering regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, quality, and compliance solutions that support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and combination product companies across therapeutic modalities, phase-based pathways, and major global markets.

Why explore your future at ELIQUENT?

ELIQUENT Life Sciences is a trusted global consulting firm helping life sciences companies navigate regulatory complexity and bring breakthrough therapies to market. Founded by former regulators and industry experts, we offer end-to-end support in regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and quality compliance. Our team is driven by a shared mission to improve global health through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. At ELIQUENT, you will be part of a purpose-led organization where your expertise contributes to meaningful impact and your growth is supported every step of the way.

About the Role:

The Process Validation Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing processes consistently produce products that meet predetermined quality standards and regulatory requirements. This position involves designing, executing, and documenting validation protocols to confirm that processes operate within defined parameters and yield reliable, reproducible results. The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs to identify process risks and implement corrective actions. By analyzing process data and trends, the engineer supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process efficiency and product quality. Ultimately, this role ensures compliance with industry standards and contributes to the successful commercialization of products within the United States market.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in process validation within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of validation principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, cGMP, ISO).
• Experience with statistical analysis and process capability studies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related discipline.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.
• Familiarity with automation systems and computerized system validation (CSV).
• Certification in Quality or Validation (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer).
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as Minitab or JMP.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and execute process validation protocols including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to identify critical process parameters and quality attributes.
• Analyze process data to assess process capability and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed validation reports and maintain comprehensive documentation in compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA and ISO.
• Support investigations related to process deviations, non-conformances, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Participate in risk assessments and process design reviews to ensure robust and compliant manufacturing processes.
• Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on process validation requirements and best practices.

Skills:

The Process Validation Engineer utilizes analytical skills daily to interpret complex process data and ensure manufacturing consistency. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and documenting validation activities clearly and accurately. Technical expertise in validation protocols and regulatory standards guides the development and execution of robust validation plans. Problem-solving skills are applied to investigate deviations and implement effective corrective actions. Additionally, proficiency with statistical tools and software supports data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement.