£5000 - £50000 per annum Plymouth, Devon

Quality Engineer (QMS)

Quality Engineer (QMS) 617/28656 (AR)

Plymouth, Devon – easily commutable from Ivybridge, Saltash, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Exeter, Paignton, Liskeard and surrounding areas.

£38,000 – £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Monday to Friday

Company Overview

I’m working with a long-established global manufacturer supplying high-performance products and infrastructure solutions to some of the world’s leading technology organisations. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quality Engineer to join their Quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career within a highly respected engineering and manufacturing environment, playing a key role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS), driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.

The Role

As a Quality Engineer, you will support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality Management System while working closely with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers to ensure the highest quality standards are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
Support compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards
Lead and participate in internal and external quality audits
Drive corrective and preventive actions through structured problem-solving techniques
Conduct root cause investigations using tools such as 8D, 5 Why and Ishikawa
Analyse quality data and identify trends to support continuous improvement activities
Manage non-conformance processes and ensure effective resolution
Develop and update quality documentation, procedures, work instructions and control plans
Support customer quality requirements and investigate customer complaints
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve process capability and product quality
Monitor KPIs and quality performance metrics
Support risk management activities including PFMEA reviews and process validation activities

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer or Quality Systems Engineer position
Strong experience maintaining and developing a Quality Management System (QMS)
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 within a manufacturing environment
Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Why, RCA)
Ability to analyse quality data and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong attention to detail and documentation control experience
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable Skills

Quality or Engineering qualification
Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification
Experience within manufacturing, engineering or highly regulated industries
Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans and SPC
Experience with SAP
Understanding of customer quality requirements and complaint management
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies

Benefits Package

£38,000 – £50,000

Companywide bonus (linked to attendance, productivity and quality)
33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme
Life insurance (3x annual salary)
5% matched pension
Medical / Health access
Employee discounts platform

Join a forward-thinking company that truly values its employees and invests in their professional development. If you’re passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and driving excellence through robust QMS practices, we’d like to hear from you.

Job Reference: Quality Engineer (QMS) 617/28656 (AR)

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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