Senior Quality Engineer

June 24, 2026

Senior Quality Engineer Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum DOE plus benefits Location: Bedford Full-Time, Permanent The Vacancy Our client is a world leader in the research, design and supply of advanced consumer diagnostic products. They are a joint venture, and their brand is recognised the world over as providing accurate home pregnancy and fertility monitoring tests. They are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join their Quality team on a permanent, full-time contract. The role will be based at their Innovation Centre in Bedford, UK with option for hybrid working. The Senior Quality Engineer’s focus is to drive quality improvements through meticulous quality planning. The role holder will drive quality oversight of contract manufacturers, packers, and suppliers, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Support and oversee new product introduction and equipment transfer into manufacturing environments through validation and verification projects. Monitor their performance through KPIs and coordinate the effective and timely resolution of any NC or CAPA. The role works within an In-Vitro Diagnostic Quality Management System (QMS) and complies with ISO 13485, Council Directive 98/79/EC, In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation 2017/746, US FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and other worldwide regulatory and compliance standards. Our client is looking for someone who has experience of working within a quality and compliance function, ideally within a medical device environment. Working knowledge of ISO 13485:2016 and US FDA 21 CFR Part 820. Applicants must also have a passion for quality and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. Working knowledge of EU IVD Directive 98/79/EC or EU MDD Directive 93/42/EEC, Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 or In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation 2017/746 and Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) is desirable along with experience of being an internal or external auditor as the role provides support in the fulfilment of external audits against the supplier audit plan. Our Client Can Offer You: <ul> <li>Hybrid working.</li> <li>25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata).</li> <li>Company pension scheme including competitive employer’s contribution.</li> <li>Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme.</li> <li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.</li> <li>Company supported employee Health and Wellbeing programme.</li> <li>Life assurance.</li> <li>Free electrical car charging points.</li> <li>Beautiful parkland setting with excellent transportation links to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London (road and rail).</li> </ul> If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you, at any stage during the application process, just let them know how they can help. They are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. The Company Our client is a world leader in the research, design and marketing of advanced consumer diagnostic products. Their research centre is at the cutting edge of innovation and is fully engaged in the development of reliable diagnostic products to empower women on their reproductive journey. They are committed to answering the needs of their existing and future consumers, through a continuous flow of new and innovative products. Interested? Click apply and you will be redirected to our client’s careers page to complete your application.

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