QA Technician

💥 Blackwood

💥 Permanent 8.30am - 5pm (37.5 hours per week)

💥 £36k

As a QA Technician, the role involves ensuring 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.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Conducting in-line and final product lab tests to verify adherence to quality standards - provide cover to the primary person responsible for lab testing

• Maintain and improve any product safety standards as required by GMP and BRC requirements.

• Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will support complaint investigations and customer queries through analytical retain testing and thorough reporting.

• Maintaining accurate and traceable records for audits

• Managing document and change control processes

• Supporting NPI by preparing relevant documentation and generating part numbers

• Supporting First Article Inspection (FAI) processes (New product Introduction)

• Overseeing the quarantine stock system to prevent non-conforming product release.

• Preparing and Issuing Certificate of Analysis (CoAs)

• Contributing to Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) investigations

• Coordinate any RMA activity.

• Compiling cost-of-quality reports

• Managing equipment calibration and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to uphold test accuracy and reliability

• Ensuring continuous compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards

• Implementing and monitoring Statistical Process Control (SPC) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement

Requirements:

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

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

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

• Experience of GMP or similarly regulated industry preferably BRC or food certified.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards preferred e.g. ISO14001, ISO9001

Permanent 8.30am - 5pm (37.5 hours per week)

Salary £36k

33 days holiday including BH