Head of Quality – Medical Device Manufacturing (Wallasey Area) - Science & Technology Recruitment : Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Quality within the medical device manufacturing industry, based in the Wallasey area.

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Head of Quality to lead both the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams.

This hybrid position will focus on:

• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and procedures across all manufacturing processes (QA focus)
• Leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the QC team to support operational excellence

Please note: This role does not have responsibility for the Quality Management System (QMS).

Education and Experience

The successful candidate will hold a BSc and MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, along with several years of experience in a QC/QA environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance (QA)

• Monitor, assess, and verify compliance of manufacturing processes with established quality standards.
• Conduct audits, identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support the understanding across the site of CAPA’s, their importance. Collaborating with production, engineering and supply-chain teams to resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA’s)
• Develop and maintain QA documentation, including inspection protocols, test plans, and quality reports.
• Train operational staff on quality standards and best practice.
• Monitor and report on key metrics, develop interval reports and recommendations.
• Assist in supplier quality assessments and incoming raw material inspections
• Develop a culture of CI aimed at reducing waste, increasing efficiencies and enhancing product consistency.

Quality Control (QC)

• Lead, coach, develop, and mentor the Quality Assurance and Control team to ensure optimal performance.
• Actively support and promote the transition of in-line process control to our Production teams.
• Schedule and co-ordinate daily QC activities to align with production demands and deadlines
• Ensure proper use, calibration and maintenance of all testing equipment and tools used by the QC team.
• Review and approve inspection results, none-conformance reports and product release documentation.
• Develop and embed SOP’s/BMR’s
• Collaborate closely with Production, R&D, and Compliance teams to align quality initiatives with business goals.
• Stay updated on relevant industry regulations and ensure company compliance.

Key Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, inspection techniques, and root cause analysis tools.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong working knowledge of QA/QC processes, inspection techniques and root-cause analysis
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (eg ISO, GMP)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Our client Offer:

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Factory close-down at Christmas
• 25 days annual holiday entitlement 1 gifted company day
• Option to purchase 3 additional days annual leave
• Pension plan
• Simply health and Unum Help at hand
• Free parking
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

Full-Time / Permanent / Hours of work Monday- Thursday 8am -5pm and Friday 8am -12.30pm

All applicants must be living in the UK and eligible to work.