Quality Control Technician in Havant

Location: BioPure - UK - Havant (On‑Site)

Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of SpiraxGroup, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi‑national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Quality Control Technician to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and release all Biopure manufactured products and raw materials throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support all Biopure quality functions, including inspection, release, reporting of non‑conformances and cross‑department support.
• Provide quality support to manufacturing and logistics areas, conduct inspections to control, monitor and maintain defined quality standards.
• Ensure product inspection and release is completed in conjunction with written inspection criteria.
• Maintain quality control documentation to ensure product traceability and ISO9001:2015 compliance.
• Develop detailed product knowledge of all Biopure and WMA products.
• Report quality concerns and delays to the Quality Control Supervisor.
• Inspect and verify Work Order documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and stop work that may compromise product quality.
• Identify quality concerns and assist with non‑conformance investigations including root cause analysis.
• Liaise with department supervisors and managers to ensure quality products are produced and standards maintained.
• Perform component First Off’s, In Process and Final Release inspections.
• Support new product development and validations.
• Understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Participate in department audits.
• Perform ERP (AX) quality specific tasks.
• Monitor production output to identify and prioritise changes in personal workload.
• Provide coaching for staff regarding product quality and company compliance.
• Assist in environmental monitoring – Bioburden Testing – and Air Particulate Testing within cleanrooms.
• Record and maintain daily quality performance data.
• Assist when required in internal and external ISO and customer audits.
• Inspect and release controlled raw material (Logistics).

Skills / Experience

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of quality standards within manufacturing.
• Understanding of the ISO9001:2015 quality standard.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to make considered decisions and to communicate them effectively at all levels.
• Prepared to work long periods within an ISO class 7 cleanroom.
• Able to follow written process instructions.
• Pro‑active self‑starter, capable of multitasking and working on own initiative.
• Proficient IT skills and experience of ERP systems.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work and collaborate as part of a team.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
• Gender‑neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause‑friendly workplace principles and more

EEO and Disability Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.