Quality Controller

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative tissue-healing technology is seeking a QA/QC professional to oversee quality functions within a manufacturing environment. The role includes product release planning, documentation maintenance, and cross-functional communication, requiring a strong background in medical devices and applicable qualifications. Ideal candidates will possess attention to detail, time management skills, and familiarity with quality systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices.
• Ability to read and analyze drawings, procedures, and standards.
• Desirable: Knowledge of ISO13485 & FDA QSR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all QA/QC functions including product release planning.
• Develop and maintain documentation for the Quality Management System.
• Train others on Quality procedures and test methods.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths/English

Job description

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AMS is a world-leading independent developer and manufacturer of innovative tissue-healing technology, focused on quality outcomes for patients and value for payers. AMS has a wide range of surgical products including tissue adhesives, sutures, haemostats, internal fixation devices and internal sealants, which it markets under its brands LiquiBand, RESORBA, LiquiBandFix8, LIQUIFIX, Peters Surgical, Ifabond, Vitalitec and Seal-G. AMS also supplies wound care dressings such as silver alginates, alginates, and foams through its ActivHeal brand as well as under white label. Since 2019, the Group has made seven acquisitions: Sealantis, Biomatlante, Raleigh, AFS Medical, Connexicon, Syntacoll, and Peters Surgical. AMS's products are manufactured in multiple countries and sold globally via various channels. The Group has R&D hubs in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, and Israel, and was established in 1991 with over 1,500 employees.

AMS provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, valuing diversity and prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Role Overview:

This role involves conducting all QA/QC functions, prioritizing demands, working according to SOPs and PWIs, and reporting non-conformances or deviations through appropriate channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product release planning, goods receiving inspection & testing, in-process inspection, and testing for final product release.
• Developing, maintaining, and auditing documentation supporting the Quality Management System, including Device History Records, Material and Product Specifications, Test Records, and In-process & product release testing.
• Updating and maintaining Quality procedures, test methods, and instructions; training others as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (medical device preferred), with appropriate qualifications (5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths/English).
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand drawings, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to represent the department in cross-functional interactions.
• Desirable: Experience in the medical device industry, knowledge of ISO13485 & FDA QSR requirements, City & Guilds 743 or equivalent, statistical knowledge, knowledge of quality techniques and implementation, GMP, GLP, and Quality Systems, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, time management, communication skills, and adaptability.

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