Rob Burrows
About Rob Burrows
Rob Burrows is a Quality Systems Manager at Scapa Healthcare, where he has worked since 2020, focusing on regulatory compliance and internal audits. He has extensive experience in manufacturing and quality systems, having held various managerial roles in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Work at Scapa Healthcare
Rob Burrows has served as the Quality Systems Manager at Scapa Healthcare since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for leading the Internal Audit and Training programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing the maintenance of the Documentation Control System. He coordinates Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) activities and manages compliance of Risk Management Files. His focus is on driving results towards compliance and customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing and Operations
Prior to his current position, Rob Burrows held various roles in manufacturing and operations. He was the Head of Manufacturing at Ortho Europe from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he served as the Operations Manufacturing Manager at Safestyle UK for one year. His experience also includes a five-year tenure as Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Support Leader at Jacuzzi Group Worldwide and a six-year role as Product Engineer at Owens Corning.
Education and Expertise
Rob Burrows studied Industrial Chemistry with Chemical Engineering at The University of Huddersfield, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 1992 to 1995. He further enhanced his qualifications by achieving a Six Sigma Black Belt from Qualtec between 2004 and 2005. His expertise includes extensive knowledge in regulatory compliance, specifically with EN ISO 13485, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, 21 CFR Part 820 QSR, MDSAP, and Medical Device Regulations.
Background in Chemistry and Engineering
Rob Burrows began his career as a Chemist at Ciba Specialty Chemicals, where he worked for seven years from 1993 to 2000. He later transitioned to various roles in operations and manufacturing, including a four-year position as Operations Manager at Communisis from 2013 to 2017. His diverse background in chemistry and engineering has contributed to his capabilities in quality systems management.