Quality Engineer

Kindeva Drug Delivery; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension up to 10%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Kindeva Drug Delivery is seeking a Manufacturing Technology professional to support/lead projects across the full production lifecycle of MDI valves and cans. You will drive investigations, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within a GMP environment, liaising with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality, compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes data analysis, documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a commitment to safety and continuous

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or similar role.
• Degree in Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Engineering.
• Experience of GMP, Quality Assurance, Validation, Project management, ISO 9001 and QMS highly desirable.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related CI methodologies is a plus.
• Understanding of cGMP, FDA, EMA standards is advantageous.
• Experience managing concurrent projects and investigations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead product quality investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Validate new and existing products and processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve quality through CI.
• Progress and prioritise multiple projects/investigations and communicate with stakeholders.
• Apply data analysis and CI tools such as Minitab and LSS.
• Develop SOPs, validation protocols, reports and change controls.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Maintain a strong safety-first culture on site.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

GMP

Quality Assurance

Validation

Project management

ISO 9001

QMS

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Degree in Chemical/Pharmaceutical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

Kindeva Drug Delivery

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make

This role is joining our dynamic team in Manufacturing Technology (Process & Manufacturing Engineering) where you will be supporting the production and assembly of complex precision components for pulmonary/inhalation drug delivery devices.

In this role you will support/lead the projects & investigations at Kindeva, across the full production lifecycle of MDI valves and cans, from raw material production through to finished product.

Investigation & Project scope may cover across process, production, chemical, quality, project, systems and sourcing.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Leading product quality investigations, including troubleshooting product and process defects and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Validation of new and existing products and processes.
• Continuous Improvement is the foundation of the company so identifying opportunities and executing projects to reduce costs and improve quality are a significant part of the role.
• Progressing and prioritising multiple projects or investigations of varying sizes simultaneously, communicating with project stakeholders and the wider business.
• Application of data analysis and continuous improvement tools such as Minitab and LSS.
• Applying technical expertise for assigned products and processes, including troubleshooting, and managing improvements.
• Developing documentation such as SOP's, validation protocols, reports and change controls.
• Compliance with industry regulations.
• Maintain the sites excellent safety record by actively engaging in a safety-first approach.

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing industry or similar role.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience of any of the following - GMP working environment, Quality Assurance, Validation, Project management, ISO 9001 and working within a QMS.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements (cGMP, FDA, EMA) is an advantage.
• Experience in managing projects & investigations at the same time.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel

Key Capabilities

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.
• Take a positive approach to own training and development.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family.
• Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• Wellness programmes.
• Employee recognition program.
• Employee development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.
• Employee referral scheme.

Additional Information

Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week (Onsite)

Location: Up Brooks, Clitheroe

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva, we look for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide.

Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer