Manufacturing Compliance & Quality Engineer

Scope

We are looking for an enthusiastic Manufacturing Compliance & Quality Engineer to join our Operations department to provide end to end support for assigned area of production to investigate and achieve resolution for issues impacting production whilst documenting these activities in an effective and compliant manner in line with QA procedures and communicating outcomes to stakeholders and work with them to obtain relevant approvals.

You'll monitor quality indicators, resolve non-conformities, ensure adherence to systems like ISO 9001, and implement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Please be aware this role is a Fixed Term Contract (12-18 Months).

• Analyse data to provide early identification of trends and to take appropriate action to prevent or minimise impact on production.
• Perform activities to support and facilitate continuous Improvement of assigned area of production.
• Developing & enhancing quality procedures, training employees, analysing quality data (like scrap or rework), and ensuring adherence to standards.
• Perform internal audits to ensure compliance with established quality management systems and regulatory requirements. Feeding back to the production Team Manager.
• Monitor and analyse quality data by tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap rates, rework levels, and defects per million (PPM) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Identify and Resolve Quality Issues by investigating root causes of product and process quality issues and implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support New Product Introductions to ensure new products are developed and built to meet quality standards by supporting new product introduction (R&D) processes.
• Ensure regulatory rompliance by staying informed about regulatory changes and ensure products and processes comply with relevant regulations, including safety and environmental standards.
• Support with process improvement to help lead initiatives to reduce variation, waste, and defects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• HNC, degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in a quality or manufacturing role.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in quality management software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with different teams, management, and Internal / external stakeholders.
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

• Remote working – up to 2 days per week
• Flexi time – covering 37.5 hours per week with core working hours of 9:30am-12 Noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm (3:30pm on Fridays)
• 25 days annual leave (with the opportunity to earn loyalty days with length of service)
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days purchased per holiday year)
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Cycle2
  
  Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and support
• Free parking, free tea & coffee

Owen Mumford is a global leader in medical device design and manufacture. For over 70 years we have been inventing life‑enhancing devices that are tested and proven to deliver an industry benchmark in the safety, accuracy and comfort of medication administration. This strong heritage is the springboard for our future as we help to shape the progress of the healthcare industry by bringing pioneering concepts and solutions to life in an accountable and sustainable way.

Headquartered in the UK, Owen Mumford is a family‑run business with a large global presence across North America, EMEA and APAC.

Owen Mumford is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. Every job offer is subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role.