Global Quality Engineer

Job Title: Global Quality Engineer

Location: Cornwall

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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE
100 and FTSE4

Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

We are seeking an experienced Global Quality Engineer to join our Strategic Business Development (SBD) team. Reporting to the SBD Quality Systems Lead, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering quality within New Product Introduction (NPI) and other SBD functions. You will be expected to take ownership of key aspects of the NPI quality strategy, making sound, independent decisions and acting as a trusted technical authority.

• Develop, implement, and enhance global quality management system (QMS) processes, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001.
• Take ownership of quality activities within NPI projects, collaborating with technical, commercial, while representing quality throughout projects, including steering meetings and gate reviews.
• Be a quality interface between SBD and multiple manufacturing sites, addressing all quality matters related to SBD activities that impact operations.
• Lead and support effective CAPA management across the SBD Business Unit, using structured root cause analysis.
• Proactively deliver training and coaching on quality tools, change management, risk management, and validation, acting as a technical resource for the team.
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide support to broader Global Quality as required.

• Significant experience in quality engineering within regulated industries.
• In-depth knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001 required; ISO 13485 desirable).
• Lead auditor qualification and/or substantial hands‑on experience in auditing is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to take ownership and make sound decisions in NPI environments.
• A proactive attitude in identifying gaps and implementing workable solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at all levels.
• Personable, constructive approach and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Lifesciences experience is desired, but not essential. Resilient and delivery-focused, with a strong ability to manage change in dynamic environments.

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Life assurance
  
  Additional support and benefits through Our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include:

• Gender‑neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause‑friendly workplace principles and more

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We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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