Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Validation Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining validation programs that ensure that equipment and processes used in the manufacture of Monster Energy products are capable of consistently delivering quality product.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Performs validation of equipment, utilities, facilities, processes and/or automation systems used in the manufacture of beverages, should have knowledge of the following processes & equipment:
  • High Speed Can Liquid Fillers
  • Can Seamers
  • Liquid and Dry Blending (Blend Uniformity Validation)
  • Pasteurization
  • Retort
  • Inspection and Test Methodologies related to soft drink manufacturing
  • CIP/Cleaning Validation
•  Prepares validation master plans with minimum supervision, prepares IOPQ protocols, analyzing test results, and preparing technical reports.
• Contributes directly to the success of new product introductions by being a member of the new product introduction team.
• Coordinates validation projects by developing and adhering to project schedules by working through a team comprised from New Product Development, Engineering, Quality Control, Operations and Innovation.
• Works with Engineering to develop IOPQ protocol’s for major capital installations at contract manufacturing (co-packing) sites. Requires the ability to coordinate efforts between co-packers and equipment contractors to ensure that equipment performs as intended.
• Will develop validation plans for new and innovative packaging systems (containers & closures), kitting processes/configurations and new manufacturing technologies.
• Performs GPM audits as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Validation or Quality Assurance Engineer for a food or dietary supplement manufacturer.
• Working knowledge of validation principles such as ICHQ2.
• Auditing experience of contract manufacturers and raw materials.
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 110, 111, 117.
• HACCP trained, certified is preferred.
• Experience writing procedures for a regulated industry.
• Other FDA regulated industry experience in a quality or regulatory department.

Education, Certification, Licenses & Registrations

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Life Sciences or other related technical degrees.  Related training and experience can be substituted for education.

Auditing Experience: GMP, HACCP or other regulated industries

Skills:

Must be able to perform with minimal direction at a high level, must be team-oriented and willing to work collaboratively. Must have demonstrated initiative and desire to work in a dynamic work environment with multiple demands. Must be detailed oriented and be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed.

Bilingual preferred:  Spanish or Chinese

Travel: 30 - 50%, including international

Computer skills including Microsoft Office

Knowledge of general statistics for manufacturing operations

Physical Demands:

Light level of physical effort required for a variety of physical activities to include walking, climbing stairs, and standing at a workstation.  Ability to talk and hear persons contacted on the job, able to lift and carrying up 25 lbs. objects occasionally, able to bend occasionally, able to twist body occasionally, able to ascend and descend ladders.

PAY RANGE:  $79,000 - $99,000