Quality Assurance Manager

Job description

About Sovrin Medical Plastics

Sovrin Medical Plastics is an ISO 13485 certified, contract manufacturer, supplying Precision Injection Mouldings, Assemblies and Medical Devices to the Drug Delivery, In-Vitro Diagnostics, and Healthcare industries.

 

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced professional with a proven track record in Quality to lead the department, continuously improve operations, ensuring full compliance with ISO 13485 and applicable regulatory requirements. This is a full time onsite, hands-on leadership role, working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Customers to ensure robust processes, effective risk management, and audit readiness at all times.

 

Key Responsibilities

Own, maintain, and develop the ISO 13485 Quality Management System

Act as site lead for external audits (customers, notified bodies, regulators) and internal audits

Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements for medical device manufacturing

Lead quality input into new product introduction (NPI), validation and process changes

Manage supplier quality, including supplier approval and performance monitoring

Drive continuous improvement and quality culture across the business

Provide leadership and mentoring to quality team members as their line manager

 

Skills & Experience Required

Substantial experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer in a manufacturing business is essential

Comprehensive working knowledge of medical device manufacturing

Detailed working knowledge of ISO 13485 is essential

Confident in leading audits and interfacing with customers and external bodies

Practical experience of day-to-day Quality tools such as CAPA, risk management, and validation activities

Strong attention to detail with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset

Excellent people management and communication skills

Strong IT skills for working in a data-driven environment (ERP experience desirable)

Experience within plastic injection moulding is highly desirable

 

What We Offer

Key leadership role within a highly respected medical device manufacturing business

Opportunity to shape and strengthen quality systems and culture

Stable, long-term position in a growing and technically capable organisation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Benefits

£50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Full-time, permanent position

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Sick pay

 

The closing date for applications is the 22 May 2026

 

recruitment.qa@sovrin.com.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Slough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English