Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for building a strong quality culture and the drive to make a real impact?
Here at Medical Engineering Technologies (MET Ltd), we’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead our Dover site, while working closely with quality leaders across the wider Cormica Group, including teams in Bradford, Gosport and our international locations in the USA and Germany. This is a highly visible role with genuine scope to shape systems, influence culture and drive continuous improvement both locally and across the wider organisation.
If you’re ready to inspire a talented team of scientists and analysts while advancing your own career – this could be the opportunity for you!
About Us
At Cormica, we’re more than just a business – we’re a trusted partner to medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide. We deliver analytical research, development and testing services that help bring safe and effective products to market faster, improving patients’ lives globally.
With laboratories across the UK, Europe and the US, quality and innovation sit at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
- Lead and oversee Quality Assurance activities, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025, expected familiarity with GMP and FDA 21 CFR 820, and other regulatory requirements
- Develop, implement and continuously improve quality systems, policies and SOPs
- Manage audits, investigations, non-conformances and supplier quality, driving effective corrective and preventive actions
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Quality Specialists, fostering a culture of quality and accountability
- Act as the Management Representative for regulatory matters and liaise with certification bodies
- Support health, safety and risk management, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
- Collaborate with UK and international sites to align quality standards and share best practice
What’s in it for You
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Medicash – a health cashback plan that helps cover the cost of everyday healthcare, including dental, optical and physiotherapy treatments
- Private Medical Insurance (upon successful completion of probation)
- Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities
- A collaborative, purpose-driven working environment
- The opportunity to contribute to a business that values quality, integrity and innovation
- Free onsite parking
What We’re Looking For
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Six Sigma, Lean methodologies and data-driven continuous improvement
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly
- A proactive, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams
- Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills
- Confidence in representing the business externally and delivering presentations
- A self-motivated, resilient and ethical approach to leadership
Onboarding
As part of our pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This is applied in line with our internal policies and commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and trust. We assess all disclosures fairly and in accordance with applicable legislation, including the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/06/2026
