Straight-Line are currently hiring a Quality Engineer to work with a chemical engineering company based in West Bromwich. Key Responsibilities: * Ensure all the QC equipment is calibrated, maintained and fit for use. * Responsible for analytical method development and method verification/validation for all new projects * Responsible for creating STMs for new methods developed * Ensure all the analysts are trained on the new methods developed during R&D phase and on STMS when the products proceed to production. * Ensure service contracts for all the equipment are timely renewed and maintained at the optimum price possible * Operate, calibrate and check analytical equipment, observing good laboratory practice. * Under the supervision of the Quality Control Manager, carry out the investigation of equipment and material failures. * Maintain reagent, equipment, parts and spares stock levels and ensure reagents are within expiry dates * Perform the validation process of standard operating procedures. * Prepare small samples for customers and dispatch as per special instructions * Carry out analysis, to aid in the development and improvement of, plant process and Quality Control standard operating procedures * Setting up test methods and specifications for new products on Sage and LIMS * Provide analytical cover in shifts, when required Person Specification: * An understanding of a...