Senior Quality Engineer

About Us: Valneva

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We take a highly specialized and targeted approach, applying our deep expertise across multiple vaccine modalities, focused on providing either first-, best- or only-in-class vaccine solutions.

About the Role

Valneva is looking for a driven Senior Quality Engineer to join our Engineering team in Solna. As our go-to expert for media systems—including Water for Injection, pure steam, and compressed air, you’ll ensure our technical documentation is top-notch and fully GxP-compliant. You’ll lead improvements, resolve deviations, and drive change control, all while supporting cross-functional teams and training colleagues. If you thrive on technical challenges and want to make a real impact in a fast-paced, life sciences environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for media systems (Water for Injection, pure steam, compressed air)

• Manage GxP-compliant documentation for media systems, monitoring equipment, reference instruments, and maintenance activities
• Investigate and resolve deviations; lead and document Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Oversee and execute change control processes
• Conduct equipment qualifications and system commissioning
• Perform risk assessments for systems and processes
• Periodically review technical documentation and departmental systems
• Train employees on new or updated procedures
• Administer maintenance and monitoring systems and provide system support for Engineering and other departments
• Write and maintain technical documentation
• Support planning and execution of activities in cross-functional teams
• Propose and lead improvements and small projects; escalate facility-related risks
• Review calibration certificates for Engineering

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a GxP-regulated environment
• Demonstrated experience in deviation handling, CAPA, and change control processes
• Familiarity with calibration, qualification, and commissioning of systems and equipment
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial), Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences), or Quality Management/Regulatory Affairs with a technical focus
• Strong technical knowledge of media systems (e.g., Water for Injection, pure steam, compressed air)
• Proficiency in developing and managing technical documentation
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• GxP or GMP certification, project management training (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PMP), and hands-on experience with validation, calibration, and commissioning processes are considered assets

Benefits

Employment & Benefits

Permanent position with a 6-month probation period.
As an employee at Valneva, you will benefit from several perks that support both your health and your development:

• Competitive salary under the applicable Swedish collective agreement
• Access to occupational health services
• Wellness allowance
• Vaccinations and reimbursement for medical visits and prescription medicines
• ITP occupational pension
• Eligibility for bonus and stock option programs

How to Apply / Questions

Selection and interviews are ongoing—please submit your application as soon as possible.
Questions? Contact HR: amy.gudjonsson@valneva.com.

Please note: We respectfully decline contact from recruitment and staffing agencies or suppliers.