Project QA Specialist

Location: On site / Paignton, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Science | Quality & Validation

Annual Salary range: from £39,156.00 to £48,835.00

The Project QA Specialist ensures that all CAPEX project activities and product development processes meet internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role supports cross‑functional teams by embedding quality principles throughout the project lifecycle—from concept and design through commissioning, validation, and launch.

• Oversee quality compliance for CAPEX projects, including equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Review and approve project documentation such as URS, FAT/SAT protocols, validation plans, and risk assessments.
• Ensure suppliers and contractors meet quality and regulatory requirements through audits, inspections, and performance monitoring.
• Support change control, deviation management, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) related to project activities.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure quality considerations are integrated early in the project lifecycle.
• Partner with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure new products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Review design inputs/outputs, verification and validation documentation, and product specifications.
• Support risk management activities (e.g., FMEA, hazard analysis) throughout development.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards GMP, industry‑specific regulations.
• Facilitate quality gates and readiness reviews during product development phases.
• Maintain and improve quality management system (QMS) processes related to projects and development.
• Lead or support internal and external audits.
• Ensure documentation accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to project teams on quality standards and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk, and enhance product reliability.
• Support root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving activities.
• Contribute to standardisation of quality processes across projects and development teams.

• Degree or practical experience in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
• 3‑years experience in QA, PD, production or packaging.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and manufacturing.
• Experience dealing with project related activities, including validation, risk assessments and CAPA planning.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Cross‑functional team working.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with people across all areas of the business.
• Proactive and positive approach.

27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays as standard, group life assurance, pension and more.