QA Associate

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 14,000 people.  Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough.  We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

Platinum Group Metal Services (PGMS) is a leading refiner and recycler of precious group metals. The growing demand for low carbon and responsibly sourced products is creating growth opportunities in critical metals recycling and secondary refining, and as the world’s largest precious metals recycler, PGMS is a key player in the circular economy.

The Quality Associate assists in the administration and improvement of the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to help ensure processes and procedures are established, implemented, maintained and in alignment with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards. The Quality Associate assists with day-to-day support for product or raw material disposition as well as with the review of associated documentation as required.

Your responsibilities:

• Scan and store all batch record for accuracy and completeness.

• Review Batch records and disposition material of finished product.

• Assist with final quality inspections including manufacturing record review and shipping paperwork review and signoff for accuracy and completeness.

• Maintain internal quality systems such as procedure updates.

• Assist to establish and maintain all internal and external audits and certification activities including ISO 9001 & IATF 16949.

• Other related Quality Assurance projects as assigned.

Requirements for the role:

• Minimum Education Required – Associate degree

• 1 plus years’ experience in a quality assurance role or in a manufacturing environment desirable

• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001and IATF 16949 desirable

• Relevant computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook)

• Detail-oriented and organized

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, time manage and be adaptable

• Flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities

• Ability to work independently and with a team

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.