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Quality Assurance

Summary of the role
A role in Quality Assurance means:

  • You will be responsible for maintaining the desired level of product quality by attending to every stage of the manufacturing process
  • You may be responsible for training others, auditing processes, developing new procedures, and reviewing manufacturing documentation and testing protocols
  • Quality investigations and process deviations are essential to maintaining product quality so root cause investigation with effective action implementation is key

Headline skills required

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Documentation & IT skills
  • Critical problem solving & investigation

How much can I expect to earn?
This role has an average starting salary of £35,000 a year.

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