Purpose
As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting New Product Development (NPD), manufacturing process improvements, and achieving strategic quality goals. You will work with the NPD and Operations teams to meet customer quality, cost, and on-time delivery expectations. Additionally, you will support and maintain the site’s Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Take ownership of product quality within Manufacturing Operations according to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
2. Lead and manage customer complaints from cradle to grave
3. Lead or participate in specific production yield, productivity, and customer-focused improvement projects
4. Support new product development activities from concept through launch, including providing guidance to the NPD team related to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
5. Lead and provide guidance in conducting structured root cause investigations in manufacturing and supplier facilities
6. Support or lead DFMEA and PFMEA activities
7. Analyze and improve processes using risk management, statistical tools, and Six Sigma methodologies
8. Support and, where applicable, conduct internal and external audits as well as quality performance analysis and reporting
9. Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality Engineering to improve product quality and reduce cost using root cause investigation tools such as 5 WHYs, fishbone diagrams, and cause and effect matrices
10. Provide input into project Design Inputs, Product Specification Development, and applicable design control documents as defined by Revvity’s product development process
11. Plan and manage product quality during transfer to production, including design and process validation
Education and Experience Requirements
12. Applied knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 requirements
13. Ideally qualified to at least HND level (or equivalent) in an appropriate scientific subject with a minimum of 3 years' related professional experience in Quality working to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
14. Strong focus on continuous improvement with a proven track record of leading problem-solving and root cause analysis teams (using Six Sigma or quality tools approach)
15. Strong understanding of Design Control from concept to launch, with proven experience as quality lead developing and transferring new products to manufacturing
16. Customer-focused with passion, energy, and drive to continuously improve business processes
17. Ability to persuade, convince, and influence others while developing structured arguments
18. Able to work independently with a proactive approach
19. Capable of working under pressure with the ability to get things done
20. Willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas as required