Quality Engineer (Chemical)

Straight-Line Civils; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical engineering company based in West Bromwich is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the calibration and maintenance of QC equipment, develop analytical methods, and train staff on new processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in troubleshooting analytical equipment. This role offers a flexible salary starting at £35,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of analytical chemistry techniques.
• Experience in analytical method development and validation.
• Knowledge of software backups and setup.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain QC equipment.
• Develop analytical methods for new projects.
• Train analysts on new methods and STMs.

Skills

Analytical chemistry techniques

Analytical method development

Analytical equipment troubleshooting

Environmental monitoring techniques

Job description

Straight-Line are currently hiring a Quality Engineer to work with a chemical engineering company based in West Bromwich.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all the QC equipment is calibrated, maintained and fit for use.
• Responsible for analytical method development and method verification/validation for all new projects.
• Responsible for creating STMs for new methods developed.
• Ensure all the analysts are trained on the new methods developed during R&D phase and on STMs when the products proceed to production.
• Ensure service contracts for all the equipment are timely renewed and maintained at the optimum price possible.
• Operate, calibrate and check analytical equipment, observing good laboratory practice.
• Under the supervision of the Quality Control Manager, carry out the investigation of equipment and material failures.
• Maintain reagent, equipment, parts and spares stock levels and ensure reagents are within expiry dates.
• Perform the validation process of standard operating procedures.
• Prepare small samples for customers and dispatch as per special instructions.
• Carry out analysis, to aid in the development and improvement of plant process and Quality Control standard operating procedures.
• Setting up test methods and specifications for new products on Sage and LIMS.
• Provide analytical cover in shifts, when required.

Person Specification:

• An understanding of a broad range of analytical chemistry techniques.
• Competence in analytical method development and method validation.
• A good knowledge and experience in analytical equipment troubleshooting.
• A good knowledge and understanding of software backups and set-up.
• Competence in specific analytical techniques (where applicable).
• An understanding of environmental monitoring techniques (where applicable).
• An understanding of deviation reporting and out-of-specification results procedures.

Salary - £35,000 (flexible and dependent upon experience).

If this sounds of interest, please apply now! Alternatively, if you have any further questions, call us on (phone number removed).