Lead Quality Engineer - £45,000 - £50,000 A Year in Bedford

Senior Quality Engineer Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE plus benefits Location: Bedford Full-Time, Permanent The Vacancy Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH (SPD) is a world leader in the research, design and supply of advanced consumer diagnostic products. SPD is a joint venture between Procter and our brand Clearblue , is recognised the world over as providing accurate home pregnancy and fertility monitoring tests. We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Quality team on a Permanent, Full-Time contract . The role will be based at our Innovation Centre in Bedford, UK with option for Hybrid Working . The Senior Quality Engineer's focus is to drive quality improvements through meticulous quality planning. The role holder will drive quality oversight of contract manufacturers, packers, and suppliers, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Support and oversee new product introduction and equipment transfer into manufacturing environments through validation and verification projects. Monitor their performance through KPIs and coordinate the effective and timely resolution of any NC or CAPA. The role works within an In-Vitro Diagnostic Quality Management System (QMS) and complies with ISO 13485, Council Directive 98/79/EC, In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation 2017/746, US FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and other worldwide regulatory and compliance standards. We're looking for someone who has experience of working within a quality and compliance function, ideally within a medical device environment. Working knowledge of ISO 13485:2016 and US FDA 21 CFR Part 820. Applicants must also have a passion for quality and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. xdjnayx Working knowledge of EU IVD Directive 98/79/EC or EU MDD Directive 93/42/EEC, Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 or In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation 2017/746 and Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) is desirable along with experience of being an internal or external auditor as the role provides support in the fulfilment of external audits against the supplier audit plan. We can offer you: Hybrid working 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)