Job Description

Victrex, a global leader in the high-performance polymer solutions sector, is actively looking for an experienced and diligent Quality Assurance Officer to uphold our exceptional standards of quality and ensure the continual satisfaction and safety of our customers across our key markets including automotive, aerospace, and medical industries. This role is pivotal for someone who relishes challenges and aspires to work in a vibrant, innovative environment.

More about the role

As a Quality Assurance Officer, you will serve as the quality lead on project teams, ensuring compliance for relevant products throughout their full lifecycle. You will approve product batch releases from a quality perspective and define, manage, and implement plans to achieve quality assurance compliance for products and processes. Additionally, you will manage customer complaints, implement corrective and prevent reoccurrence actions, and conduct root cause investigations using established industry-standard methodologies. In addition, you will act as the primary quality assurance support for the assigned manufacturing plant or area, promoting operational excellence and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.


Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will plan, execute, and report on validation activities both internally and in collaboration with suppliers and customers. You will also define and manage testing activities for products against relevant international standards and make recommendations for appropriate actions.

The role also involves participating in and supporting all audits, as well as liaising with internal and external customers or third parties to ensure quality assurance compliance.

Your experience

Our ideal candidate will have experience working in a highly regulated industry, ideally manufacturing, automotive, or aerospace. You must have experience with Quality Management Systems and auditing to a minimum standard of ISO 9001. Preferably, you should have Quality Assurance and auditing experience with systems compliant to AS/EN9100 or IATF16949. You must hold a degree in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline or possess equivalent experience in a related field. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, proficient computer skills, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Apply today and join a global leader in innovation and quality.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials - from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.


With over 40 years' experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.


Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.


We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.


As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators ... individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.


Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.


Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.


We are proud to be recognised as a 'Disability Confident' employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by 'The Sunday Times' not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!


As well as being recognised as one of the

'Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector' by The London Stock Exchange

: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.


We're also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.


Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:


The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.


We are always here to help provide any 'reasonable adjustments' you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.


We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that's right for you, right from the start!


That email is:

enablerecruitment@victrex.com

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all

sections of the community.