CQV Engineer

CQV Engineer | Visp, Switzerland | Contract

Job Description

A global life sciences organisation is seeking an experienced CQV Engineer to manage the qualification and re-qualification of plants, systems, and technical equipment within a GxP-regulated environment.

You will oversee qualification activities throughout the equipment lifecycle, manage technical changes, deviations, investigations, and CAPAs, and ensure compliance with GxP requirements. Acting as a CQV Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will support Engineering, QA, Operations, and project teams, while representing the department during audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections.

Essential Requirements

· Technical degree (HF / FH / University) or equivalent professional experience in a technical field
· 5–10 years of relevant CQV or qualification experience
· Experience planning and executing initial and periodic qualifications of plants, systems, units, and technical equipment
· Knowledge of qualification lifecycle management, technical changes, periodic reviews, and decommissioning
· Experience managing Technical Change Requests (TCRs), deviations, investigations, and CAPAs
· Strong understanding of GxP requirements and qualification documentation
· Experience creating, reviewing, and releasing technical and quality documentation, ensuring full traceability
· Ability to act as a CQV SME and provide technical guidance to Engineering, QA, Operations, and project teams
· Experience supporting audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections
· Business-fluent German (Level 2 – required)
· Strong attention to detail, precision, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
· Proactive approach and strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Requirements

· Business-fluent English (Level 2)
· Proficiency in Kneat
· Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Experience working in cross-functional teams within GxP-regulated environments

Practicalities

Location: Visp, Switzerland

Contract Type: Contract

Experience Level: 5–10 years

Languages: Business-fluent German required; English preferred

Interested? Send your CV to Miguel Gomes at m.gomes@panda-int.com or call +31 (0)20 2044 502 / +41 (0)44 5514 407 to discuss the opportunity.