46 Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in London

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance team, providing direction and mentorship.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with GxP guidelines (GMP, GCP, GLP, etc.).
• Oversee and conduct internal and external audits of manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Ensure all pharmaceutical products meet predefined quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve critical quality documents, including batch records, validation protocols, and SOPs.
• Investigate deviations, CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions), and change controls, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and respond to inquiries from health authorities.
• Contribute to the development and execution of product lifecycle management strategies from a quality perspective.
• Provide quality oversight during process development, validation, and commercial manufacturing.
• Stay current with evolving regulatory landscapes and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs departments to ensure seamless quality integration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and compliance.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related life science discipline. A PhD is an advantage.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Extensive knowledge of GMP, GCP, GLP, and other relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Proven experience in managing audits, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, analytical testing, and validation.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

• Develop, implement, and manage Quality Assurance (QA) systems and processes in accordance with global pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA).
• Conduct internal and external audits of manufacturing sites, contract manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure compliance.
• Review and approve batch records, validation protocols, and other critical quality documents.
• Investigate deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and customer complaints, implementing CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Ensure compliance with relevant GMP guidelines throughout the product lifecycle, from development to post-market surveillance.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to prepare and review submission documentation.
• Develop and deliver training on Quality Assurance principles and GMP compliance to relevant personnel.
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices in pharmaceutical quality assurance.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and provide support to regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Unit.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP regulations and guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA 21 CFR Parts 210/211).
• Proven experience in conducting audits, managing deviations, and implementing CAPAs.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, quality control testing, and validation principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in quality management software and standard office productivity tools.
• Experience with electronic quality management systems (eQMS) is a significant advantage.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with cGMP, ICH, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Conduct internal audits and supplier audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Review and approve batch records, validation protocols, and other quality-related documentation.
• Manage deviations, CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions), and change controls, ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and provide support to regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure quality is integrated into all stages of product development and production.
• Develop and deliver training on quality assurance principles and procedures to relevant personnel.
• Monitor quality metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report on quality performance to senior management.
• Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices in pharmaceutical quality assurance.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and projects to enhance overall quality performance.
• Ensure product quality throughout the supply chain, from raw material sourcing to finished product distribution.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and other relevant pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Proven experience in conducting and managing audits (internal and external).
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, validation, and stability testing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clear and concise reports and procedures.
• Proficiency in using quality management software and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote work environment.

• Developing and implementing comprehensive quality management systems (QMS) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Designing and conducting quality control tests, inspections, and process audits.
• Analysing quality data, identifying trends, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborating with production, engineering, and R&D teams to resolve quality issues and improve product reliability.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Leading and mentoring junior quality control personnel.
• Developing and delivering quality training programs for manufacturing staff.
• Managing the supplier quality assurance process, including supplier audits and performance monitoring.
• Staying abreast of new quality control technologies and methodologies.
• Preparing detailed quality reports for management review.

About the opportunity:

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a global organisation offering excellence in manufacturing solutions for the aerospace market.

 Are you passionate about precision, quality, and aerospace engineering? Do you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment where attention to detail is everything?

 We’re on a mission to deliver excellence and we need a dedicated Quality Control Inspector to help us ensure our products meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities:

• Verifying the conformity of aerospace parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and customer requirements
• Completing detailed and traceable inspection records
• Supporting production teams with batch verifications and first-off inspections
• Compiling First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Performing inspections throughout the manufacturing and supply chain process
• Reporting and escalating non-conformances, and supporting root cause investigations
• Actively participating in Continuous Improvement and New Product Introduction meetings

Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

•  Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Solid experience in inspecting precision components
• Familiarity with inspection tools, CMM equipment, and industry measurement techniques
• Experience in aerospace or pharmaceutical environments preferred
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confidence to challenge and escalate quality issues
• HND or equivalent qualification, with a good grasp of imperial and metric systems would be desirable.

Benefits

In return we are offering:

• A competitive basic salary of £32,000 - £40,000 dependent on knowledge and experience plus an enhanced shift premium.
• 39 hours worked over 4 days (5:00 pm – 3:15 am), additional shift premium paid at time and one-third for hours worked between 6:00 pm and 3:15 am.
• 23 days holiday pro rata increasing to 26 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee Recognition Scheme.
• Long Service Awards.

 Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.

WHO WE ARE

We are a vibrant, engaged, talent-driven agency where our staff feel empowered, where ideas are encouraged and where outstanding work is rewarded. We nurture bright, passionate people who are innovative and creative in their thinking and ambitious and brave in everything they do.

DMS is a place where our clients feel looked after, where they trust our ability to deliver and come up with new ways of engaging them and helping them engage their audiences. We strive to be a key agency partner to our clients, delivery consistency of work and quality of service.

Founded in 2002, our headquarters are in London with offices also in Los Angeles and Sydney. We are part of the AKA Group of agencies.

WHAT WE DO

We are a full-service creative digital agency. Our people, technology and insights help global media and entertainment, sports and lifestyle brands create, manage, localise, distribute and place their content and evaluate its media reach.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Junior Quality Control Operator, who is passionate about the Film & TV Industry, to work within our Technical Operations team responsible for the localisation of TV spots, film trailers and social media content for international release for our prestigious, world-renowned clients.

With detailed knowledge of industry QC standards and workflows, you will be confident in undertaking;

• QC assessment of short-form (e.g. film trailers, TV spots, promotional materials and social media)
• Video and audio content for international broadcast

• QC of subtitles for sync and positioning of content

• Checking localised content against scripts and original versions supplied

• Creating detailed QC reports and updating key stakeholders on content QC status key
• Working on key campaigns to detailed specs
• Producing high volumes of assets for clearance

• Reporting findings in a clear and concise manner on our bespoke Online QC system.
• Meeting tight deadlines and during those times can remain calm, focused and methodical in your approach and show the same critical attention to detail in these circumstances

You will be required to work Monday to Friday 06:45 to 15:15.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who;

• have circa 1 years’ experience using Adobe Premiere and Audition

• have an in-depth knowledge of QC workflows and of international broadcast audio specifications

• have an in-depth knowledge of international broadcast audio specifications

• demonstrate an exceptional aptitude for producing accurate work, being able to thoroughly check visual and audio content for errors and spotting mistakes,
• can think on their feet and can demonstrate good problem-solving ability. There will be times on shift where you will need to work independently and make decisions for yourself.
• Any knowledge of another language a bonus

• Lead testing efforts for international e-commerce projects, ensuring high product quality across web and mobile platforms.
• Analyze product requirements to define test scope, design test cases, and create comprehensive test plans.
• Execute manual and automated tests, identifying issues and driving them to resolution.
• Apply diverse testing methods (functional, regression, white-box, automation, performance) to improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks to reduce manual testing effort.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and business teams to ensure requirements are met with high reliability.
• Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies through knowledge sharing and innovation.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software testing, with strong understanding of testing theory, strategy, and design methods.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python) with experience in automation test development.
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL), including ability to write and optimize complex queries.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to understand business requirements and translate them into test strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international team environment.
• Effective communication skills in Chinese and English.

• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, PyTest).
• Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience in e-commerce platforms or large-scale consumer applications.
• Knowledge of performance testing or security testing.

• A dynamic and challenging work environment in a leading global e-commerce company.
• The opportunity to collaborate with an international, cross-functional team and directly influence product quality.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and performance bonuses.

(NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, is China's largest retailer by revenue. In 2023, reported revenues of US$152.8 billion and served approximately 600 million active customers.

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.