Quality Engineer/Validation Specialist

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical technology is seeking a Quality Engineer/Validation Specialist to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure compliance within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves applying Six Sigma techniques to improve quality systems, developing control plans, and providing training on statistical methods. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact the production of lifesaving medical devices. If you are passionate about quality assurance and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume medical device manufacturing is advantageous.
• Certified Process Validation Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement corrective actions to reduce quality issues using Six Sigma.
• Develop control plans and quality documentation.

Skills

Six Sigma techniques

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Minitab

SAP

SFOL

QDMS

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Quality Engineer/Validation Specialist, you will monitor all operational aspects of the quality system, utilizing relevant quality tools to support business activities and improve operational effectiveness. You will also provide validation guidance and training for validation practitioners, ensuring compliance with relevant procedures.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies. Our purpose is advancing health, achieved through innovation and passion across design, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of billions of MedTech products annually. We aim to turn the impossible into possibilities.

Why join us?

A career at BD offers opportunities to learn and work with inspiring leaders and colleagues in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture. You can help shape BD's future and leave a legacy. We seek individuals with vision and drive to reinvent health's future. At BD, you'll find a culture of learning, growth, and satisfaction in contributing to a better world.

Become a maker of possible with us!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical manufacturing environment that produces millions of lifesaving medical devices annually, BD's state-of-the-art technology—including packaging robots, vision inspection systems, UV curing, liquid dispensing, and automation—is the place for you. We are seeking talented individuals to ensure our world-class products continue to advance health.

Main responsibilities will include:

1. Applying Six Sigma techniques to implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce quality issues.
2. Coordinating with relevant departments to ensure compliance with specifications and procedures within the quality system.
3. Supporting operations and engineering in cross-functional teams.
4. Developing and issuing control plans, quality documentation, and visual aids.
5. Providing training on SPC and production processes.
6. Supporting validation activities and cross-functional validation discussions.
7. Providing quality support for audits and customer complaints.
8. Offering statistical advice for process investigations.
9. Maintaining BD's quality systems (SAP, SFOL, QDMS).
10. Ensuring quality notifications and MRB decisions meet procedural standards.
11. Auditing and releasing production batch records.
12. Developing the Validation Master Plan for ongoing improvements.
13. Training validation practitioners and reviewing validation protocols and reports.
14. Representing Plymouth in cross-plant validation discussions.
15. Supporting validation documentation control.
16. Creating validation process metrics.

About you:

• Degree or equivalent in Science or Engineering.
• Experience in a high-volume medical device manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Minitab, or similar tools.
• Certified Process Validation Practitioner and/or Instructor preferred.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean principles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, or other protected statuses.

Learn more at: https://bd.com/careers

Primary Work Location: GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

Work Shift: GB-PLY Office Staff 0800-1600, 37.5 hours/week (UK)