Job Title: Quality Specialist
Location: WMFTS - China - No 211, Wenjing Road
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Quality Specialist to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
What you’ll be doing
Quality Control Execution
Perform incoming material inspections, in‑process checks and finished product verifications.
Conduct sample testing following SOPs, specifications and quality standards.
Document inspection results in accordance with WMFTS quality system requirements.
Support calibration and metrology activities for quality quality ‑related equipment.
Ensure non‑conforming materials or products are properly identified, recorded and escalated.
Quality System Compliance
Follow established quality procedures to ensure regulatory compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 13485 where applicable).
Support internal and external audits through data preparation, documentation and answering quality ‑related queries.
Participate in deviation investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
Cross‑Functional Support
Collaborate with Production to resolve quality issues and prevent reoccurrence.
Partner with Supplier Quality and Supply Chain to support supplier evaluations and incoming material quality improvements.
Provide quality input during engineering changes, validations or process improvements.
Continuous Improvement
Proactively identify opportunities to improve inspection methods, testing accuracy and documentation processes.
Participate in Lean, Six Sigma or other improvement projects.
Help standardize QC practices across China operations.
Skills/Experience:
This is what you’ll need to be successful in this role5
Personal Attributes
Detail‑oriented with strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Effective communicator able to collaborate across teams.
Organized, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving skills.
Hands‑on, practical and committed to continuous improvement.
Demonstrates WMFTS Core Values in daily behavior.
Previous Experience
Experience in Quality Control or laboratory testing within manufacturing, life sciences, medical device or related industries.
Experience with inspection tools, measurement systems and QC documentation.
Familiarity with ISO quality standards and regulatory expectations.
Experience supporting audits, deviations and CAPA activities is beneficial.
Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, quality or related field.
5–10 years of Quality or testing experience in a regulated or technical environment.
Training or certification in quality tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma) is a plus.
At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:
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A competitive salary
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Flexible working arrangements
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A generous holiday allowance
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Three days’ paid volunteering leave
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Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include
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Gender-neutral parental leave
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15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
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Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
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Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more
Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
