Quality Compliance Engineer

jobs24.co.uk; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Compliance Engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment. This role involves ensuring compliance with quality management systems and supporting supplier quality metrics. You will be pivotal in maintaining high standards of safety and quality while collaborating with various departments. Your expertise in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry will be crucial as you tackle complex procedures and train your peers. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a Life science subject or equivalent.
• Strong experience in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Biologics industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local quality systems and drive Supplier Quality Metrics.
• Act as internal point of contact for Supplier quality issues.

Skills

Communication with cross-functional teams

Quality management

Supplier quality metrics

Audit readiness

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent

Job description

As a Quality Compliance Engineer, you are unafraid of navigating through necessary internal processes to facilitate a product you deeply believe in. You can absorb and act on complex procedures and data and train your team or peers if needed. You take pride in getting things done quickly without sacrificing safety or quality. You will support the implementation of Baxter Quality Management System for Supplier Quality at Thetford site to ensure compliance with Regulatory and Baxter Corporate requirements. This position will work closely with all departments to assure systems are effectively implemented and maintained. We draw energy from working in a plant or an office where there are opportunities to collaborate. As the company evolves, so does the way our team approaches work as it strives to create top-of-the-line products. This means the role is fully based on site in Thetford. Please only apply if this is suitable for you.

What you'll be doing

• Accountable through delegation - The one acting on the behalf of the Quality Compliance Supervisor
• Compliance of the local quality system (elements specified below)
• Inspection / audit readiness of the function, including the documentation / records
• Responsible - Those who do the work to achieve the task
• Drive, monitor and report Supplier Quality Metrics
• Performing Supplier Maintenance activities
• Acting as the internal point of contact for Supplier quality issues and serving as a liaison between Baxter Thetford and their Suppliers requesting, tracking, reviewing and approving corrective action plans (SCAR)
• Completion of Global Entity Reviews and periodic reviews related to the Supplier Quality processes to ensure that they are aligned to Corporate and Regulatory expectations
• Completing supplier quality impact assessments in change controls and in response to Supplier Notification of Change (SNC)
• Taking Ownership over supplier quality related change controls
• Project work related to supplier quality requirements including supporting Purchasing in new Supplier selection process
• Participating in continuous improvement activities related to Supplier quality
• Supporting receiving inspection, label room and batch paperwork processing as covered by training
• Participating in internal and external audits as audits staff and Subject Matter Expert

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a Life science subject or equivalent
• Strong experience in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Biologics industry
• You will have the experience and ability to communicate with cross functional teams

About Baxter

This is where you save and sustain lives. At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives-where your purpose accelerates our mission.