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Quality Engineer

Duxvalves
Littleborough
2 weeks ago
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£35000 pa

Global manufacturer

Excellent working environment

38 Hours per week

Initial 9 month fixed term contract

On behalf of a global manufacturing company, based near Rochdale, we are recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer, initially on an Interim basis, to assist with an increased workload within their quality department.

With previous experience in Quality Engineering, ideally gained within pharmaceutical or medical devices the purpose of the role is;

Review and improvement of process control documentation

Investigation of customer complaints and internal CAPAs and NCs.

Support equipment qualification, process validation and improvement/re-validation activities

Investigate and support other departments in the investigation of customer complaints, CAPAs & NCs

Review, update and train out process control related documentation e.g. machine specifications, setting sheets

Review and amend QMS documentation e.g. procedures, Work Instructions as required

Assist the Product Development & Engineering teams to ensure all product development & validations are carried out to the required standard

Facilitate FMEA & root cause analysis activities as required

Review of defect samples

Lead or facilitate CAPA projects as required and coach Team leaders on CAPA process

Support Quality Technologists as required in carrying out their daily tasks

Deputise for the Quality Manager as required.

With a recognised quality qualification the successful candidate will have the following skills and experience

Use of quality tools & techniques e.g. root cause analysis, DoE

Qualification of equipment and process validation

Statistical analysis methodology

Ability to self-manage time and workload

Good communication skills, both written & oral

Able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation

Next Steps

For a more information and a more detailed job description please send your CV in confidence to Chris Chambury at The Recruitment Fix.

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