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Validation Engineer - Oxford - Medical Devices

A rapidly growing Medical Devices company in Oxford is seeking a Validation Engineer to support validation activities on a cutting‑edge medical technology set to transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in the UK and internationally.

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have hands‑on experience in Process Validation or Product Validation. Ideally, this experience will come from the Medical Devices or Biotech sectors, although we may also consider applicants from other highly regulated industries.

Experience in writing Master Validation Plans would be highly advantageous, but not essential. You will, however, be responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining validation plans, so prior experience in these areas is required.

Due to the hands‑on nature of the role, this position is on‑site five days per week. You will therefore need to live within a commutable distance of Oxford or be open to relocating.

You will work closely with another Validation Engineer and collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality Assurance, R&D, and Supply Chain teams. Knowledge of ISO 13485 is highly desirable.

Holding a Six Sigma Green Belt or similar qualification that has supported your career in Validation Engineering would be beneficial.

This organisation is well‑funded, scaling quickly, and offers strong long‑term stability alongside excellent opportunities for career development. In addition, they provide a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life assurance, pension, and generous annual leave.

Given the level of interest expected for this role, we encourage early applications.

To discuss the position in more detail, contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and DeepTech Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed). Alternatively, submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps

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