Quality Engineer

Overview

In this on-site role at Azenta in Wotton, Surrey, you will ensure products meet strict quality standards while supporting new product introductions and ongoing defect prevention. You will lead cross-functional problem solving to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement, aiming to minimize quality-related costs and maximize customer satisfaction. The role blends hands-on quality control with Lean initiatives, operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your work directly supports product reliability and build robustness in collaboration with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer-raised quality issues, identify root causes, and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues while ensuring safety and quality compliance.
• Lead problem-solving sessions using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, and SPC.
• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and optimize processes.
• Monitor and update the Quality Dashboard and KPIs such as Defects Per Unit.
• Lead quality control practices and Lean methodologies.
• Manage multiple projects with balanced priorities.
• Support new product introductions ensuring build robustness and reliability.
• Review and approve engineering changes to maintain product quality.

Key requirements

• Scientific or Engineering degree preferred
• Experience in pharma, biotech, or medical devices
• Proven manufacturing/production experience
• Strong Lean principles with focus on process optimization and waste reduction
• ISO13485 / ISO9001 required
• Advanced experience with 8D Methodology
• Knowledge of plastics/injection molding or life sciences advantageous
• Proficiency with Excel, Pivot Tables, Pareto Charts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a diverse, dynamic team environment
• Excellent data presentation and analytical skills
• Experience with root cause analysis tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagrams

• strong communication
• interpersonal skills
• team collaboration
• Lean principles
• 8D Methodology
• 5 Whys

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