QA Engineer

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Company pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

On-site parking

EAP

Perkbox discounts

Long service awards

Training & career development

Occupational health

Social & engagement events

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer for a Gloucester-based manufacturing client. You will support the development of the QMS in line with ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements.

You will handle internal audits, CAPA, non-conformances, root cause analysis, change control, supplier quality and continuous improvement, collaborating with Manufacturing and Engineering teams across the business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role within manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 13485:2016 and internal auditing.
• Experience with CAPA, non-conformance management, root cause analysis and change control.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Plan and conduct ISO 13485 internal audits and support external audits.
• Manage CAPAs, non-conformances, root cause investigations and change control.
• Support supplier quality, validation activities and complaint investigations.
• Analyse quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

ISO 13485

Quality engineering

Internal auditing

CAPA & non-conformance

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Salary: Up to £50K

Location: Gloucester

Type: Permanent

Our client, based in Gloucester, is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer to join their manufacturing team and support the ongoing development of their Quality Management System in line with ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in manufacturing who enjoys working across the full quality lifecycle, from internal auditing and CAPA management to validation, supplier quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Planning and conducting ISO 13485 internal audits and supporting external audits
• Managing CAPAs, non-conformances, root cause investigations and change control
• Supporting supplier quality, validation activities and complaint investigations
• Analysing quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and other cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance standards are met

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485:2016
• Qualified ISO 13485 Internal Auditor with hands‑on auditing experience
• Experience with CAPA, non-conformance management, root cause analysis, change control and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills

Benefits :

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Life assurance (following successful probation)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Perkbox benefits platform with discounts, rewards and wellbeing support
• Long service awards
• Ongoing training and career development
• Occupational health support
• Regular company social and engagement events

Closing date is 15 th of August 2026