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Quality Engineer, Compliance

Tekwissen UK

Job Location:

Sandwich - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 14 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 11 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK Europe and many other countries in the world. The below client is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation.

Job Title: Quality Engineer Compliance
Location: Sandwich UK
Duration: 12 Months

WorkType : Onsite

Job Description:

This position is in the Biotherapeutics Pharmaceutical Research and Development Devices Centre of Excellence located in client location.
The incumbent will provide design control and risk management subject matter expertise to medical device and combination product development programmes throughout the product lifecycle.
This will involve generation and review of design history file and risk management file components whilst interacting with cross functional development teams at all levels of the organisation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead design control and risk management activities for combination product development programs ensuring deliverables are appropriately authored approved and maintained to support clinical trials and commercial licensures.
Support and facilitation of effective risk management activities at external design companies and manufacturing facilities related to assigned projects.
Ensure combination product development activities are compliant with quality and regulatory standards both internal and external.
Provide input and support to design validation including but not limited to human factors engineering assessments.
Support the assessment of external design companies and suppliers for capability of quality systems facilities and procedures to support device development and supply.
Support device design and manufacturing investigations from devices used in clinical trials and commercial manufacture.
Support the generation of all regulatory submission data and content for assigned device projects.
Support internal and external audits of the DCoE Quality Management System.

EDUCATION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

BSc in appropriate science & engineering discipline (chemistry biology biomedical sciences mechanical engineering materials sciences chemical engineering; or other related discipline) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical combination product and/or device industries (OR)
MSc in appropriate science & engineering discipline (chemistry biology biomedical sciences mechanical engineering materials sciences chemical engineering; or other related discipline) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical combination product and/or device industries (OR)
PhD in appropriate science & engineering discipline (chemistry biology biomedical sciences mechanical engineering materials sciences chemical engineering; or other related discipline).
History of working in accordance with the requirements of ISO 13485 ISOCFR 820 21 CFR 4 and the EU Medical Devices Regulation.
Experience in design controls and risk management for combination products.
Familiar with Human Factors Engineering - Usability Engineering.
Familiar with device assembling manufacturing processes.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS.

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 ISO 13485 ISOCFR 820 21 CFR 4 and the EU Medical Devices Regulation.
Familiarity with EN 62366 EN 60601 and EN 62304.
Able to learn and apply established procedures in a reliable and consistent manner.
Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
High level of attention to technical details and accuracy.
Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Able to work collaboratively in cross functional teams.
Excellent communication (e.g. oral written presentation) and interpersonal relationship skills.
Proficiency in general computer software such as word processing spreadsheets presentations.
Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS