Product Quality Inspector

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, through the Lead Quality Inspector, this person will work within the Quality Control Department to ensure product quality standards are maintained across the different production areas and target levels of inspection are met. They will demonstrate ability in the training of operators and ensuring assembly techniques are adhered to.

Shift Pattern:
Days - Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm

Evening - Mon-Fri 4pm to 12am (Midnight)

Nights - Sun night at 12am (Midnight) finishing Friday 8am.

**KEY ACTIVITIES**

**Quality Control**

Ensure product quality standards are met by implementing inspection and testing protocols on products within all production, goods in and warehousing areas
- Demonstrate best production assembly techniques and hygiene practices and be able to lead and train production operatives by example
- Ensure inspections are performed in compliance with QMS documentation and that the inspections are being recorded accurately
- Develop a high level of understanding of the safety and functional aspects of each product type
- Be able to clearly define pass/fail criteria to Production staff, providing guidance on Quality issues without impacting negatively on the work efficiency of staff
- Assist the Quality Control Manager to review the effectiveness of preventive actions taken in response to product quality issues raised
- Report all Quality related issues to the Quality Control Manager
- Comply with QMS requirements for wearing the correct protective clothing as outlined in the relevant QMS documentation
- Carry out product segregation and quarantine actions when necessary.
- Assist with product or process validation tasks, as
- Assist with performing and recording internal auditing

**A**dministration Support**
- Ensure testing requirements are met at all stages of the production process and that appropriate documentation is maintained
- Ensure accurate records of any inspection and test activity are completed and forwarded to the Quality Control Manager for review against specified targets
- Develop a thorough knowledge of the Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and Quality Forms relevant to the various Production areas and Goods In.
- Assist the Quality department with Quality System/Product development administration tasks as required
- Provide accurate data relating to inspection levels for analysis by the Quality Control Manager

**Other**
- To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
- To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy.
- To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy.
- To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.

**KEY SKILLS**

**Essential**
- Previous experience within a regulated manufacturing environment
- Meticulous with high levels of attention to detail
- Strong communication skills

**Desirable**
- Previous experience in a quality role
- Experience in the respiratory product area
- Previous experience in medical device manufacturing

**KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**

**Internal**
- QARA Team
- Wider Operations team

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Ability/willingness to travel to other Eakin Healthcare Group sites if required

**COMPETENCIES**

**Resilience** - Can work under pressure, remains calm, thinks clearly and manages emotion under pressure. Addresses issues without being aggressive or controlling and can easily bounce back from setbacks. Is open to feedback and doesn’t dwell on past events.

**Team Working** - Enjoys participating in group activities and likes to work in close proximity with other people. Is ready to collaborate with and support others and is willing to co-operate and compromise for the overall good.

**Following Directions** - Is motivated to accept and comply with standards and instructions and has a strong conscience about delivering what is promised or expected. Doesn’t like letting people down and works productively in cooperation with, and support of others.

**Analytical** - Enjoys analysing qualitative data but also considers quantitative and seeks to identify and explore they key elements in information before making commitments. Tends to like to use facts and figures when planning and reporting and is concerned about accuracy and detail.

**Oral Communication** - Talks readily and confidently to people, expressing themselves with obvious ease. Speak out and makes themselves heard, often playing a leading and influential role in debate and discussion.

**Planning and Organising** - Thinks things through well in advance and maps out future activities, taking the key stages and requirements into account. Likes to monitor to ensure that things are implemented and delivered effectively.

**Quality Orientation** - Is precise, pays attentio