At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality compliance for exciting CAPEX projects and support cross-functional teams.
- Company: Join a leading science company focused on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, life assurance, pension, and more perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product development and quality standards.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and 3 years of QA experience required.
The predicted salary is between 15600 - 48835 £ per year.
Location
On site / Paignton, UK
Job type
Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector
Science | Quality & Validation
Annual Salary range
Overview
The Project QA Specialist ensures that all CAPEX project activities and product development processes meet internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
This role supports cross‑functional teams by embedding quality principles throughout the project lifecycle—from concept and design through commissioning, validation, and launch.
Responsibilities
- Oversee quality compliance for CAPEX projects, including equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification.
- Review and approve project documentation such as URS, FAT/SAT protocols, validation plans, and risk assessments.
- Ensure suppliers and contractors meet quality and regulatory requirements through audits, inspections, and performance monitoring.
- Support change control, deviation management, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) related to project activities.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure quality considerations are integrated early in the project lifecycle.
- Partner with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure new products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Review design inputs/outputs, verification and validation documentation, and product specifications.
- Support risk management activities (e. g., FMEA, hazard analysis) throughout development.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards GMP, industry‑specific regulations.
- Facilitate quality gates and readiness reviews during product development phases.
- Maintain and improve quality management system (QMS) processes related to projects and development.
- Lead or support internal and external audits.
- Ensure documentation accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide training and guidance to project teams on quality standards and best practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk, and enhance product reliability.
- Support root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving activities.
- Contribute to standardisation of quality processes across projects and development teams.
Qualifications
- Degree or practical experience in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
- 3‑years experience in QA, PD, production or packaging.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and manufacturing.
- Experience dealing with project related activities, including validation, risk assessments and CAPA planning.
- Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
- Cross‑functional team working.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build relationships with people across all areas of the business.
- Proactive and positive approach.
Benefits
27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays as standard, group life assurance, pension and more.
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Project QA Specialist in Paignton employer: Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Hollybank Trustees Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Rough Hills, England, where collaboration and client-focused strategies thrive. With a flexible hybrid working model, a comprehensive benefits package including an enhanced pension scheme, and ample opportunities for professional development, employees are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in the investment advisory sector.
