QA Engineer

G&H | ITL Ashford, UK
Competitive salary, dependent on experience (plus excellent company benefits)

Are you passionate about quality assurance and ready to make a meaningful impact in advancing life sciences? Join G&H at our UK Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences in Ashford, Kent, and become part of a team dedicated to innovating optical and photonic solutions that drive critical advancements in medical technologies, from laser surgery to diagnostic imaging.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer to support our production of medical devices, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. If you’re a proactive professional with a commitment to excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us: At G&H, we are leaders in optical component design, driving innovation in life sciences instrumentation. Our cutting-edge technologies support critical medical research and applications worldwide.

Role Overview: As a QA Engineer, you will be responsible for quality assurance on specific medical device projects in production at ITL. Your role will cover process validation, quality control, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Initial Project Set-Up:

Validate processes for new medical devices entering production

Set up test and Device History Record (DHR) processes using Microsoft SharePoint or similar tools

Collaborate with the Production Engineering team during NPI setup and Design Transfer

Liaise with customers on quality-related matters

Develop and implement goods receipt inspection plans, including trend analysis

Oversee Customer Acceptance (CA) release of finished medical devices

Ongoing Responsibilities:

Revalidate processes following device updates or changes

Administer quality management tools (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint)

Conduct trend analysis for production devices

Maintain customer liaison on quality issues

Adhere to QA Manual policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

About You

Qualifications and Skills:

A technical qualification (desirable)

Strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software

Personal Attributes:

A proactive, safety-conscious approach

Positive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement

Strong organisational and communication skills

Methodical, detail-oriented, and efficient

Flexible and able to manage deadlines effectively

Key Competencies:

Ability to collaborate with customers and internal teams

Commitment to upholding quality and compliance standards

Accountability and responsibility in delivering results

What We Offer

Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays

Pension: 8% non-contributory pension

Health: Simply Health medical coverage

Security: Life insurance

Work-Life Balance: Early finish on Fridays

Additional Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme