Senior Quality Engineer

Kindeva Drug Delivery
Our Work Matters
At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.
Role Overview
This role is joining our dynamic team in Manufacturing Technology (Process & Manufacturing Engineering) where you will be supporting the production and assembly of complex precision components for pulmonary/inhalation drug delivery devices.
In this role you will lead the projects/requests for quotation, simultaneously at Kindeva and Kindeva suppliers, across the full production lifecycle of MDI valves and cans, from raw material production through to finished product.
Project scope may cover across process, production, chemical, quality, project, systems, mechatronics engineering and sourcing.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Leading product quality investigations, including troubleshooting product and process defects and implementing effective corrective actions.
Validation of new and existing products and processes.
Continuous Improvement is the foundation of the company so identifying opportunities and executing projects to reduce costs and improve quality are a significant part of the role.
Progressing and prioritising multiple projects of varying sizes simultaneously, communicating with project stakeholders and the wider business.
Leading project teams and engaging stakeholders.
Application of data analysis and continuous improvement tools such as Minitab and LSS.
Applying subject matter expertise for assigned products and processes, including troubleshooting, and managing improvements.
Developing documentation such as SOP's, validation protocols, reports and change controls.
Compliance with industry regulations.
Maintain the sites 10-year zero lost time accident safety record by actively engaging in a safety-first approach.
Skills & Experience
~5+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing industry or similar role.
~ Educated to degree level or equivalent in a Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field.
~ Experience of any of the following - GMP working environment, Validation, Project management, ISO 9001 and working within a QMS.
~ Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
~ Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements (cGMP, FDA, EMA) is an advantage.
~ Experience in managing multiple projects at the same time.
~ Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel

Key Capabilities
Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.
Take a positive approach to own training and development.
Good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills.
Good communication skills.
Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
What We Offer
~ Attractive compensation package.
~ Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
~25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years.
~ Private Medical Insurance.
~ Company sick pay.
~ Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family.
~ Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
~ Flexible working hours.
~ Wellness programmes.
~ Employee recognition program.
~ Employee development.
~ Free on-site parking.
~ Discount and cashback at many retailers.
~ Cycle to work scheme.
~ Flu vaccinations.
~ Employee referral scheme.

Additional Information
Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week (Onsite)
Location: Up Brooks, Clitheroe
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva, we look for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide.
Kindeva does not accept unsolicited assistance from headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to Kindeva employees—regardless of format—without a valid, signed agreement and an approved job order from an authorized signatory in Talent Acquisition will be considered the sole property of Kindeva. No fees will be paid in the event that a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited resume or referral.
Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer