Product Quality Engineer

Revvity; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Engineer who will be responsible for managing quality processes in compliance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001. The role involves improving product quality, leading investigative projects, and supporting new product development from concept to launch. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on continuous improvement and be able to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Applied knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality.
• Proven track record of leading problem-solving teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage product quality according to ISO standards.
• Lead customer complaints and improvement projects.
• Support NPD activities and conduct audits.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Statistical Tools

Six Sigma

Quality Management

Education

HND in a scientific subject

Job description

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As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting New Product Development (NPD), manufacturing process improvements, and achieving strategic quality goals. You will work with the NPD and Operations teams to meet customer quality, cost, and on-time delivery expectations. Additionally, you will support and maintain the site’s Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of product quality within Manufacturing Operations according to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485

Lead and manage customer complaints from cradle to grave

Lead or participate in specific production yield, productivity, and customer-focused improvement projects

Support new product development activities from concept through launch, including providing guidance to the NPD team related to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485

Lead and provide guidance in conducting structured root cause investigations in manufacturing and supplier facilities

Support or lead DFMEA and PFMEA activities

Analyze and improve processes using risk management, statistical tools, and Six Sigma methodologies

Support and, where applicable, conduct internal and external audits as well as quality performance analysis and reporting

Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality Engineering to improve product quality and reduce cost using root cause investigation tools such as 5 WHYs, fishbone diagrams, and cause and effect matrices

Provide input into project Design Inputs, Product Specification Development, and applicable design control documents as defined by Revvity’s product development process

Plan and manage product quality during transfer to production, including design and process validation

Education and Experience Requirements

Applied knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 requirements

Ideally qualified to at least HND level (or equivalent) in an appropriate scientific subject with a minimum of 3 years' related professional experience in Quality working to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001

Strong focus on continuous improvement with a proven track record of leading problem-solving and root cause analysis teams (using Six Sigma or quality tools approach)

Strong understanding of Design Control from concept to launch, with proven experience as quality lead developing and transferring new products to manufacturing

Customer-focused with passion, energy, and drive to continuously improve business processes

Ability to persuade, convince, and influence others while developing structured arguments

Able to work independently with a proactive approach

Capable of working under pressure with the ability to get things done

Willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas as required