Senior Quality Engineer

Kindeva Drug Delivery; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drug delivery company located in Clitheroe is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to support production and assembly of precision components for inhalation devices. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a degree in a relevant field, along with a strong focus on continuous improvement and compliance with industry regulations. The role offers a competitive compensation package and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life assurance

Flexible working hours

Wellness programmes

Free on-site parking

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing industry or similar role.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience in a GMP working environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead product quality investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Validate new and existing products and processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Manage multiple projects and communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop documentation including SOPs and validation protocols.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Project management

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Kindeva Drug Delivery

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

Role Overview: 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 lead the projects/requests for quotation, simultaneously at Kindeva and Kindeva suppliers, across the full production lifecycle of MDI valves and cans, from raw material production through to finished product. Project scope may cover across process, production, chemical, quality, project, systems, mechatronics engineering and sourcing.

Key Responsibilities

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 of varying sizes simultaneously, communicating with project stakeholders and the wider business.
• Leading project teams and engaging stakeholders.
• Application of data analysis and continuous improvement tools such as Minitab and LSS.
• Applying subject matter expertise for assigned products and processes, including troubleshooting, and managing improvements.
• Developing documentation such as SOPs, validation protocols, reports and change controls.
• Compliance with industry regulations.
• Maintain the sites 10-year zero lost time accident safety record by actively engaging in a safety-first approach.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ 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, 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 multiple projects 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.

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Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer