Quality Manager Formulations

Dyson GmbH; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malmesbury is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality activities for formulation-based products. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with global quality standards, lead quality oversight for new developments, and collaborate across functions to maintain robust processes. The role offers competitive benefits including health insurance, performance-related bonuses, and a vibrant campus culture. It's essential to have experience in quality management and an understanding of relevant standards. This position does not support regular hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Discounts on Dyson machines

Purchase additional holidays

Free bus travel

On-site parking

Free lunch and refreshments

On-site gym and sports centre

Private Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality management for formulation‑based products.
• Strong understanding of global quality and manufacturing standards relevant to topical or formulation‑based products.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality oversight for new formulation development and pilot production.
• Ensure documentation aligns with global market quality and safety requirements.
• Maintain and improve core Quality systems including change control and CAPA.

Skills

Experience in Quality management for formulation‑based products

Strong understanding of global quality and manufacturing standards

Hands‑on experience with documentation control

Skilled in structured problem‑solving

Job description

Salary : Competitive Job Family : Engineering Compliance and Quality Assurance Location : United Kingdom - Malmesbury Office

About us

Quality is at the heart of what we do at Dyson. We work with our development teams to create products that solve a real problem. We ensure that they are built to our customers’ exacting standards, and that we champion their voice. We are tough, resilient, and not afraid of a challenge.

About the role

Dyson are seeking are a highlight skilled Quality Manager to provide leadership across formulation development, scale‑up, and manufacturing for a diverse portfolio of topical and formulation‑based products. We require them to ensure robust quality standards, safe and compliant products, and efficient delivery of innovation to market.

The role oversees end‑to‑end Quality activities, including compliance, documentation, risk management, supplier oversight, and continuous improvement. This is a key position supporting a growing formulations pipeline and safeguarding product performance and brand reputation.

Responsibilities:

• Quality Oversight for Formulation Development
• Lead Quality oversight for new formulation development, pilot production, and scale‑up activities.
• Approve quality plans, test strategies, specifications, protocols, and formulation changes.
• Conduct internal and external audits against relevant global quality and manufacturing standards.
• Review and approve artwork, batch documentation, and release activities for market launch.
• Support technical transfers to manufacturing partners and oversee validation activities.

• Compliance & Documentation Leadership
• Ensure documentation aligns with global market quality and safety requirements.
• Work with Regulatory, Safety, and R&D teams to define required technical dossiers, claims evidence, and product stewardship records.
• Support global submissions, audits, and market readiness assessments.
• Maintain accurate, controlled documentation across product lifecycle stages.
• Lead investigations for deviations, non‑conformities, stability concerns, and test failures.
• Drive structured root‑cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify emerging risks across formulation, packaging, supply chain, and manufacturing networks.

• Quality Systems & Process Control
• Maintain and improve core Quality systems including change control, CAPA, specification control, and release processes.
• Approve master documents, test methods, and quality standards.
• Ensure partners and suppliers meet required quality expectations through audits and performance monitoring.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Partner with R&D, Regulatory, Formulations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure product robustness and compliance.
• Provide Quality input to technical investigations, new materials, packaging, and formulation technologies.
• Act as the Quality representative in project teams, balancing speed with compliance.
• Monitor quality trends and drive improvements to reduce variation, increase efficiency, and strengthen quality culture.
• Champion robust, risk‑based decision making across teams and suppliers.

About you

Experience in Quality management for formulation‑based products (e.g., topical, personal care, specialised formulations, or adjacent regulated categories).

Strong understanding of global quality and manufacturing standards relevant to topical or formulation‑based products.

Hands‑on experience with documentation control, risk management, audits, and product release.

Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and influence without authority.

Skilled in structured problem‑solving and managing multiple complex projects

Performance related bonus

Discounts on Dyson machines

Purchase additional holidays

Lifestyle:

Free bus travel to and from Malmesbury campus from Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon

On-site parking

Endless free coffee and tea, and a free lunch

Free on-site hair salon

Electric vehicle scheme

Health:

Private Medical insurance for all employees

Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents

Digital GP and prescription service

Fertility treatment support

On-site gym and sports centre

Working policy

At Dyson, our vibrant campus culture is built on in-person collaboration, creativity, and shared learning. Working side by side not only fuels our innovation, but also creates a strong sense of belonging. To nurture this dynamic and inclusive environment, we do not offer a regular hybrid working arrangement.

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Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.