Neogen

Quality Engineer

Heywood Full time

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Join us as a Quality Engineer and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our quality standards across products, processes and systems. This position is suited to someone with strong attention to detail and a structured approach, who is ready to take responsibility for core Quality Management System (QMS) activities and support regulatory and client audits. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure all quality activities meet our regulatory, health & safety, legal and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and maintain core site QMS activities, including CAPAs, investigations, complaints and change controls.

  • Ensure corrective actions are implemented for non-conformances and carry out effective verification of these actions.

  • Conduct detailed root cause analyses and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

  • Perform internal process audits in line with the audit schedule and contribute to audit reporting and follow-up actions.

  • Maintain and report monthly KPIs from the electronic QMS, including detailed trend analysis of non-conformities.

  • Oversee final product release, including review and approval of data, certificates of analysis (CoAs) and product labelling, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

  • Support the maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 17025 certifications, and assist in the preparation and facilitation of client and regulatory audits.

Job Requirements

  • Relevant scientific qualification (e.g. in a scientific, technical or engineering discipline) is desirable but not essential; equivalent experience will also be considered.

  • Previous experience in a quality, laboratory or regulated environment is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.

  • Strong administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

  • High attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality of work.

  • Ability to prioritise and manage your own workload, working to deadlines while maintaining high standards.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.

What We Offer

  • A standard benefits package, including core employee benefits in line with UK employment practices.

  • The opportunity to develop your skills in quality management and regulatory standards, with exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 17025.

  • Experience working with a structured QMS and involvement in a wide range of quality activities, from investigations to audits and product release.

  • A professional working environment where your contribution to maintaining high quality standards is recognised and valued.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. All offers of employment will be subject to the right to work in the UK and any other relevant pre-employment checks. Any personal data you provide during the recruitment process will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.

If you are ready to take the next step in your quality career and contribute to robust, compliant and efficient processes, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and any supporting information explaining how you meet the requirements of the role and join our team as we continue to strengthen our quality performance.

Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.