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Lead Engineer CQV

Germany, Nürnberg · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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Discover your exciting role. Exyte is a global leader in design, engineering and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries serving people and planet by energy saving & more sustainable engineering. As Lead Engineer CQV (m/f/d), you will take a key leadership role in the Bio Life Sciences sector at Exyte Central Europe. You will lead CQV activities for complex pharma and biotech projects, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. You will manage a team of engineers, coordinate stakeholders, and drive project success from planning to execution. Your base will be our regional office in Nuremberg, with regular on-site presence at client facilities.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and mentor CQV engineers, ensuring efficient resource allocation and professional development
  • Define CQV strategies and ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and compliance requirements
  • Supervise commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for HVAC, cleanroom, and clean media systems according to GMP regulations
  • Approve CQV documentation (specifications, risk analyses, protocols, reports) and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Act as primary interface between CQV team, clients, technical engineering, automation, QA, and suppliers
  • Oversee FAT/SAT activities and review supplier documentation
  • Implement best practices and drive process optimization across projects

Requirements

  • Degree in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Building Services Engineering or Process Engineering or related field
  • Several years of experience in CQV within life sciences industry, including leadership responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, 21 CFR, Annex 15, data integrity
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects
  • Fluent German and good English skills required
  • High level of quality awareness, efficiency, and accuracy

What we offer

  • Your Start at Exyte: Join a two-day onboarding event with new colleagues
  • Attractive Location: Spacious workspaces with height-adjustable desks
  • Buddy System: Several weeks of onboarding with your teammates
  • Work-Life Balance: Option to switch to mobile working at any time
  • Catering: Free specialty coffees and water dispensers on every floor
  • Stay Fit: Exyte subsidizes your fitness membership via Qualitrain at over 5,000 locations across Germany

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