Quality Controller

Sartorius; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Sartorius is seeking a Quality Controller for our Stonehouse site in Gloucestershire. You will perform mould shop inspections, in-process checks, batch releases, and ensure GDP/GxP standards are met.

The role works in a rotating shift pattern with a team of 9, collaborating with Quality and Production to resolve issues and maintain documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality control in manufacturing and a good understanding of ISO standards, with strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality control role in manufacturing or production environment
• Experience reading engineering drawings a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple processes and priorities

Responsibilities

• Mouldshop inspections
• In process and batch release checks in the mould shop
• First Off approval in the mould shop
• Goods In inspection and release, and packing department release
• Routinely check plastic parts, machines and processes against specs
• Record non-conformances into the SAP system and take action
• Follow ISO 9001, ISO13485 and GDP requirements
• Communicate issues to QC Supervisor and team

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Quality mindset

ISO standards knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SAP

GDP/GxP knowledge

CMM (Aberlink/Zeiss)

Job description

Be part of our Quality team at our Stonehouse site in Gloucestershire. Join our Quality team as a Quality Controller and play a key role ensuring all products produced onsite meet necessary criteria and standards by performing inspections, in process checks and release checks, batch reviews and complete all relevant documentation according to GDP requirements. Based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, working in a shift pattern, you will become part of a team of 9 professionals who look forward to shaping the future together with you.

Shift pattern: one week Monday to Thursday 5:30am to 14:00, Friday 06:00am to 11:00am the following week Monday to Thursday 14:00 - 22:00, Friday 11:00am to 18:00 rotating shifts on a weekly basis.

Your Responsibilities

• Mouldshop inspections
• In process and batch release checks in the mould shop
• First Off approval in the mould shop
• Goods In inspection and release, as well as inspection and release in the packing department
• Routinely check plastic parts and components, machines and processes against specifications
• Actively report and communicate any issues arises to the QC Supervisor and the rest of the team
• Liaise and work closely with Quality and Production team continuously including outcome of inspections and findings
• Deal with daily quality issues and failures and inform relevant departments of any failures
• Record non-conformances into the system (SAP) and take appropriate actions
• Follow ISO 9001, ISO13485 and regulatory IVD requirements as well as good documentation practice (GDP) and ensure compliance at all times
• Work part of the team as well as independently

What will convince us

• Experience in a quality control role in manufacturing or production environment in the pharmaceutical or medical industry following ISO standards would be ideal though candidates from other industries will also be considered i.e. automotive, food, aerospace etc.
• Experience of reading engineering drawings would be ideal though not essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, to be able to juggle multiple processes and priorities
• Flexible approach to work
• Experience of using a CMM either Aberlink and/or Zeiss would be desirable but not essential
• In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform - even before joining
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
• Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services
• Intelligent working environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment
• Attractive Working Conditions: 39 hours working week 21 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Free parking on site
• Free hot and cold drinks
• Health & Wellbeing Competitive benefits package, including:
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Travel Insurance (Employee Paid)
• Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service
• Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to work Scheme

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution.