Full-time Description 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