Quality Engineer

Perrigo; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo in the United Kingdom seeks a Quality Lead to drive oversight of production issues and strategic quality themes, strengthening controls and governance across operations.

You will identify recurring risks, translate learnings into sustainable improvements, and support effective management of quality risk within manufacturing operations for Perrigo.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in science, engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing, preferably pharma or healthcare.
• Knowledge of GMPs, Quality Systems and Quality Risk Management principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain oversight of quality themes and recurring issues, identify trends and risks.
• Connect learnings across deviations, complaints, audits and events to reduce risk.
• Provide Quality leadership during significant issues, investigations and escalations.
• Challenge investigation scope, root cause analysis and proposed actions.
• Support development and implementation of robust, risk-based quality controls.
• Monitor effectiveness of improvements and escalate if needed.
• Partner with Operations to ensure risks are identified and managed.
• Provide input to change controls, validation activities, and improvement initiatives.
• Support site quality governance through data analysis and trend monitoring.
• Undertake other duties to support Perrigo business.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Investigation skills

Technical writing

Communication

Cross-functional influence

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

In this role you will act as the Quality lead for assigned production issues and strategic quality themes, providing oversight, continuity and challenge to strengthen operational quality processes, controls and governance.

You will identify recurring risks and systemic issues, ensure learning is translated into sustainable improvements, and support effective management of quality risk within manufacturing operations.

Scope of the Role

• Maintain oversight of assigned quality themes and recurring quality issues, identifying trends, emerging risks and systemic failure modes.
• Connect learning across deviations, complaints, audits and operational events to ensure sustainable risk reduction and continuous improvement.
• Provide Quality leadership and oversight during significant quality issues, investigations and escalations.
• Challenge investigation scope, root cause analysis and proposed actions to ensure quality risks are appropriately addressed.
• Support the development and implementation of robust, risk-based operational quality controls and processes.
• Monitor effectiveness of improvements and escalate where issues continue to recur or controls remain ineffective.
• Partner with Operations and other functions to ensure quality risks are identified, understood and effectively managed.
• Provide Quality input to change controls, validation activities and operational improvement initiatives where required.
• Support site quality governance through data analysis, trend monitoring and risk-based recommendations.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time in order to support the Perrigo business.

Experience Required

• Must hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a science, engineering or related discipline.
• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical or healthcare.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and a good understanding of GMPs, Quality Systems and Quality Risk Management Principles.
• Experience analysing quality data, trends and recurring issues to identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong investigation, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and provide constructive challenge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo