Quality Assurance Technologist X3 at AECI Limited

Job Description

Purpose of the job

• A Quality Engineer in the Chemicals industry plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of chemical products and processes.
• They are responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems, and identifying risk and resolving quality issues.
• Develop and implement QMS in accordance with industry standards regulations (e.g., ISO 9001, cGMP).
• Define quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with the QMS.
• Continuously improve the QMS through process optimization and risk management
• Conduct inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Develop and implement sampling plans and test methods.
• Analyze test data and identify potential quality issues.
• Investigate and resolve deviations from specifications.
• Identify and investigate root causes of quality problems.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address quality issues.
• Track and monitor the effectiveness of CAPAs.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, such as reports, procedures, and records.
• Generate quality reports and metrics to track performance and identify trends.
• Communicate quality information to stakeholders, including management, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as production, engineering, and sales, to ensure quality throughout the organization.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on quality matters.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve processes and products.
• Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and regulatory requirements Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance quality and efficiencies.
• Participate in product development and design reviews.
• Provide technical support to production and other departments.
• Conduct training on quality-related topics.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards (e.g., FDA, EPA, OSHA).
• Maintain awareness of changes in regulations and update QMS accordingly.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory audits.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 of years’ experience in quality assurance in the chemical industry
• Quality Management Systems Development and Implementation
• Knowledge of the chemical industry and the quality management principles and practices (example ISO 9001).

Personal Attributes

• Quality Management Systems Development and Implementation
• Communication and Collaboration
• Document Reporting
• Quality Problem Resolution
• Inspection and Testing
• Continuous improvement
• Regulatory compliance

Closing Date

• 2025/07/16