Quality Manager - Formulations in Chippenham

Quality is at the heart of what we do at Dyson. We work with our development teams to create products that solve a real problem. We ensure that they are built to our customers' exacting standards, and that we champion their voice. We are tough, resilient, and not afraid of a challenge.

Dyson are seeking a highly skilled Quality Manager to provide leadership across formulation development, scale‐up, and manufacturing for a diverse portfolio of topical and formulation‐based products. We require them to ensure robust quality standards, safe and compliant products, and efficient delivery of innovation to market. The role oversees end‐to‐end Quality activities, including compliance, documentation, risk management, supplier oversight, and continuous improvement. This is a key position supporting a growing formulations pipeline and safeguarding product performance and brand reputation.

• Quality Oversight for Formulation Development

• Lead Quality oversight for new formulation development, pilot production, and scale‐up activities.
• Approve quality plans, test strategies, specifications, protocols, and formulation changes.
• Conduct internal and external audits against relevant global quality and manufacturing standards.
• Review and approve artwork, batch documentation, and release activities for market launch.
• Support technical transfers to manufacturing partners and oversee validation activities.

• Ensure documentation aligns with global market quality and safety requirements.
• Work with Regulatory, Safety, and R&D teams to define required technical dossiers, claims evidence, and product stewardship records.
• Support global submissions, audits, and market readiness assessments.
• Maintain accurate, controlled documentation across product lifecycle stages.

• Lead investigations for deviations, non‐conformities, stability concerns, and test failures.
• Drive structured root‐cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify emerging risks across formulation, packaging, supply chain, and manufacturing networks.

• Maintain and improve core Quality systems including change control, CAPA, specification control, and release processes.
• Approve master documents, test methods, and quality standards.
• Ensure partners and suppliers meet required quality expectations through audits and performance monitoring.

• Partner with R&D, Regulatory, Formulations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure product robustness and compliance.
• Provide Quality input to technical investigations, new materials, packaging, and formulation technologies.
• Act as the Quality representative in project teams, balancing speed with compliance.

• Monitor quality trends and drive improvements to reduce variation, increase efficiency, and strengthen quality culture.
• Champion robust, risk‐based decision making across teams and suppliers.

• Experience in Quality management for formulation‐based products (e.g., topical, personal care, specialised formulations, or adjacent regulated categories).
• Strong understanding of global quality and manufacturing standards relevant to topical or formulation‐based products.
• Hands‐on experience with documentation control, risk management, audits, and product release.
• Ability to collaborate cross‐functionally and influence without authority.
• Skilled in structured problem‐solving and managing multiple complex projects.

• Financial

• Performance related bonus
• Company paid Life Assurance
• Discounts on Dyson machines
• Competitive pension scheme
• Purchase additional holidays

• 27 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Free bus travel to and from Malmesbury campus from Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon
• On-site parking
• Endless free coffee and tea, and a free lunch
• Free on-site hair salon
• On-site lifestyle Assist
• Electric vehicle scheme

• Private Medical insurance for all employees
• Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents
• Digital GP and prescription service
• Fertility treatment support
• On-site gym and sports centre

At Dyson, our vibrant campus culture is built on in-person collaboration, creativity, and shared learning. Working side by side not only fuels our innovation, but also creates a strong sense of belonging. To nurture this dynamic and inclusive environment, we do not offer a regular hybrid working arrangement.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don't think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other dimension of diversity.