Smart4 Sciences
Quality Assurance Specialist

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Quality Assurance Engineer/Specialist – Alton – Office Based
I am currently working with a leading CDMO manufacturing business based in Alton, supporting the pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics, and nutritional sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance professional to join a fast-paced environment and contribute to ensuring compliance across production and customer operations.
Key Responsibilities for the Quality Assurance Engineer/Specialist
- Coordinate and manage the internal audit programme, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up of corrective actions.
- Lead investigations into non-conformities and quality issues, applying problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement effective CAPAs.
- Manage the Change Control process to ensure regulatory and operational compliance.
- Investigate customer quality issues and consumer complaints, providing timely responses and corrective actions.
- Review and complete deviations, allocating actions to relevant teams and ensuring closure.
- Support new product introduction projects, including line trials, capability studies, and product inspections to meet customer specifications.
- Oversee QA validation team operations, including workload allocation and performance reviews.
- Review and sign off packing specifications and support with PQR reporting.
- Liaise with customers and attend meetings to represent the QA function.
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- Qualified and experienced internal auditor.
- Strong background in Quality Assurance within GMP-regulated environments (pharma, medical device, cosmetics).
- Good knowledge of quality improvement tools and problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and communicate effectively across all levels.
- Degree in science, engineering, or manufacturing discipline desirable.
- Experience with ISO13485 and GMP compliance advantageous.
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