Victrex
Quality Engineer - Medical
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About the role
We are looking for a Quality Engineer to support the design and development of new technologies and products within our Medical business.
Working as part of a collaborative, project-based team, you will help ensure that quality is embedded throughout the design and development lifecycle. You will apply quality principles, tools and methodologies to support robust product and process development, regulatory compliance and effective design assurance.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and wants to contribute to the development of high-quality medical technologies and products.
What you’ll be doing
As our Quality Engineer, you will:
- Create, improve and implement design and development documentation, ensuring compliance with the relevant Quality Management System.
- Select and apply appropriate quality tools and methodologies during product and process development, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC.
- Support design assurance activities, including quality planning, verification and validation.
- Develop and implement inspection strategies to support process verification and validation.
- Select and apply appropriate problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
- Support change-management activities throughout the design and development lifecycle.
- Build effective relationships and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Work collaboratively within virtual and cross-functional project teams.
- Collaborate with external suppliers to support training and change-management activities where appropriate.
What you’ll bring
You will have:
- A strong working knowledge of quality principles, systems, methods and tools.
- Experience of applying design controls in line with relevant international and regulatory standards.
- The ability to work effectively within a complex stakeholder environment and support successful project delivery.
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills.
- An understanding of risk-management methodologies and their practical application.
Qualifications
Essential:
- A Quality Practitioner qualification at HND level or above, or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in science, engineering, quality or a related discipline.
- Experience of working with quality management systems across industry.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.
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About Invibio
Invibio, part of the Victrex plc group, is a global leader in providing high-performance biomaterial solutions to medical device manufacturers.
The company provides PEEK-OPTIMA™ polymers, advanced technical research and support and manufacturing of components for spine, trauma and orthopaedic medical segments for the development of long-term implantable medical devices. Today, Invibio’s PEEK-OPTIMA polymers are used in approximately 15 million implanted devices worldwide.
If you are looking to join an ambitious team, supporting innovation in the medical industry, then you can expect to be excited by this role and all it offers.
In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an attractive benefits package including private healthcare, 29 days holiday and a generous company pension contribution.
As part of Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to bring transformational and sustainable solutions which address world material challenges every day.
At Invibio, this supports our goal of treating a patient using Invibio solutions every 15 seconds by 2027.
We are seeking talent that can help us achieve this through the development of solutions that improve patient outcomes and address healthcare costs. Two of the most critical areas for our strategy are around delivering innovative technologies in fracture fixation (trauma surgery) and knee arthroplasty where we are driving the adoption of truly innovative solutions.
Vision and culture
At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.
Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.
We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.
As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.
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Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.
We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!
As well as being recognised as one of the ‘Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector’ by The London Stock Exchange: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.
We’re also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.
Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:
The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.
We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.
We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!
That email is: enablerecruitment@victrex.com
Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
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