Quality Engineer – Drive Quality & Compliance in Chemicals

Diversey; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversey - A Solenis Company, located at the Alfreton site in Derbyshire, seeks a Quality Engineer for our chemical manufacturing operation. You will drive quality improvements, audits, CAPA, and documentation to support regulatory compliance and product integrity.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply risk tools, and help develop a strong quality culture on site. This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing quality engineering or QA.
• Experience in chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
• Experience investigating non-conformances and managing CAPA.
• Knowledge of ISO quality management systems and auditing processes.
• Lead Auditor qualification desirable.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigating quality issues and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Leading quality audits and supporting customer, supplier, and certification audits.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Conducting risk assessments using tools such as FMEA, HACCP, and SPC.
• Supporting process, equipment, material, and packaging validation activities.
• Developing and maintaining quality procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Analysing quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Delivering training and coaching to promote a strong quality culture across the site.

Skills

CAPA investigation

Quality audits

Root cause analysis

ISO quality management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

SAP/ERP familiarity

Driving license

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Diversey - A Solenis Company, located at the Alfreton site in Derbyshire, seeks a Quality Engineer for our chemical manufacturing operation. You will drive quality improvements, audits, CAPA, and documentation to support regulatory compliance and product integrity.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply risk tools, and help develop a strong quality culture on site. This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.