QA Technician

Ystrad Mynach

Permanent

Monday - Friday, 8.30am-5pm, 37.5 Hours per Week

Salary circa £36,000 per Annum

33 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

The Company:

A European manufacturing company with ambitious plans to achieve Global success for their sustainable product range. With an emphasis on innovation, their facility in South Wales is a hub for research and development, product design and production, in accordance with stringent EU guidelines.

The Culture:

The team are loyal, collaborative and committed. Each member of the team is an ambassador for the business, championing the brands they are proud to represent.

The Role:

As a QA Technician, you'll ensure product and process compliance through rigorous production testing and meticulous documentation.

This hands-on role is responsible for planning and executing laboratory and R&D trials, supporting continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, and ensuring accurate testing, documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities:

* Conduct in-line and final product lab tests to verify adherence to quality standards.

* Maintain and improve any product safety standards (GMP and BRC).

* Support customer queries through analytical retain testing and thorough reporting.

* Maintain accurate and traceable records for audits.

* Manage document and change control processes.

* Support NPI by preparing relevant documentation and generating part numbers.

* Support First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.

* Oversee the quarantine stock system to prevent non-conforming product release.

* Prepare and Issue Certificates of Analysis (CoAs).

* Contribute to Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) investigations.

* Coordinate any RMA activity.

* Compile cost-of-quality reports.

* Manage equipment calibration and Measurement System Analysis.

* Ensure continuous compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards.

* Implement and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) to drive continuous improvement.

* Update and maintain product specifications within the ERP system.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

* Batchelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g. Science, quality, production engineering) or equivalent quality/manufacturing experience within a regulated industry.

* Experience of working within a regulated, manufacturing industry.

* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to analyse data and produce technical reports. Good knowledge of MS Office programs.

* Organisational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

* Willingness to work shifts and provide flexible cover as required to support operations.

* Adaptable approach to changing priorities and production demands

* Commitment to learning all product categories and manufacturing processes across the site

* Maintain a positive can-do attitude with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

* Demonstrate a high level of productivity whilst ensuring strict adherence to quality and safety standards

* Willing to take on development opportunities with potential to progress within the business.

Desirable:

* Experience in QA/QC or lab coordination within a manufacturing or packaging environment.

* Experience of GMP, BRC or food certified regulations.

* Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards in respect to BRC/ Food.

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