QA Engineer

Elekta; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company is seeking a QA Engineer based in Crawley, UK. The role involves supporting the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, particularly ISO 13485. Key responsibilities include leading internal audits and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality, as well as ISO 13485 certification. Competitive benefits and a hybrid work model are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid work option

Up to 25 paid vacation days

Private Medical Insurance

Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Onsite subsidized restaurant

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a QA role within a regulated environment is essential.
• Familiarity with MDR, QSR, IEC standards, and risk management practices is preferred.
• Experience with quality improvement techniques like Lean or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in internal audits across the business.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and related standards.
• Support the execution of compliance projects through to completion.
• Provide quality support and technical guidance to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or equivalent experience

ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality systems

Job description

Overview

Are you a current Elekta employee? Please apply through our internal career site Find Jobs - Elekta.

Want to join a team with a mission to improve and save lives? We continually look for motivated and skilled individuals who are interested in supporting our customers – healthcare professionals who use our products to help patients and their communities.

We currently have the following opportunity available - please contact us for more details!

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with cancer.

What you’ll do at Elekta

As a QA Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting our local Quality Management System, ensuring process compliance and driving continuous improvement.

Your primary focus will be on internal audits and maintaining adherence to regulatory standards, particularly ISO 13485. You will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and other teams to drive quality performance and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and participate in internal audits across the business
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDR, QSR, and related standards
• Support the execution of compliance projects through to completion
• Represent QA in functional processes including CAPA, Order Fulfilment, and Manufacturing
• Assist process owners in defining and implementing process changes and system improvements
• Analyse process data and trends to drive optimisation
• Prepare and report monthly QA metrics
• Provide quality support and technical guidance to cross-functional teams
• Promote a quality mindset and adherence to Elekta values across the business

The right stuff

For this role we want to see that you:

• Have excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Are objective-driven and customer-focused
• Are able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Have strong attention to detail and structured approach to problem solving
• Can work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Are an effective team player with mentoring ability
• Have a strong professional integrity and understanding of business needs

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or equivalent experience
• ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Certification
• Hands-on experience in a QA role within a regulated (preferably medical device) environment
• Familiarity with MDR, QSR, CMDR, IEC standards, and risk management practices
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., CAPA, Root Cause Analysis)
• Experience with quality improvement techniques like Lean, Six Sigma, or DOE is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality systems
• Excellent in English (verbal and written)

What you’ll get

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose: Hope - for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits including:

• Hybrid work option (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ at least 3 days/week)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining
• Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)

Hiring process

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

Your Elekta contact

For questions, please contact the Global Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, Gustaf Ericson, at [e-mail]. We do not accept applications through e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

About Elekta

As a leader in precision radiation therapy, Elekta is committed to ensuring every patient has access to the best cancer care possible. Elekta is a proud innovator and supplier of equipment and software used to improve, prolong, and save the lives of people with cancer and brain disorders.

More than 6,000 hospitals worldwide rely on Elekta technology. We openly collaborate with customers to advance sustainable, outcome-driven, and cost-efficient solutions to meet evolving patient needs, improve lives and bring hope to everyone dealing with cancer. To us, it's personal, and our global team of 4,700 employees combine passion, science, and imagination to profoundly change cancer care. We don’t just build technology, we build hope.

Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with presence in more than 120 countries and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit Elekta.com or follow @Elekta on LinkedIn and Twitter.