Quality Engineer

HellermannTyton; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Mental health support and EAP

Free on-site parking

Job summary

HellermannTyton seeks a Quality Engineer to uphold site Quality Standards, collaborate with operations and engineering, and drive continuous improvement. You will verify products, analyse data, and support the organisation in meeting customer expectations, strengthening the company reputation in cable management solutions.

The role requires auditing experience, familiarity with ISO9001/AS9100/ISO14001, and use of core quality tools.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO9001, AS9100 and ISO14001.
• Experience completing internal and external audits.
• Awareness of quality core tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and 8D.
• Competent with Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with detail‑oriented approach.
• Confident communicator able to engage with customers and internal teams.
• Proven ability to lead projects and drive continuous improvement.
• High level of self‑management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate customer complaints and returns, initiating appropriate action for long‑term resolution.
• Support and drive the concerns process (8D investigation) to engineer quality into products.
• Ensure practices and processes comply with quality systems and policies.
• Play an active role in process improvement and implementation of change.
• Assist with creation and maintenance of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies and Advance Quality Planning for processes and products.
• Undertake internal audits, external supplier audits and monitor corrective action status.
• Analyse data and prepare business metric reports.
• Manage internal and external calibration systems, ensuring accurate records.
• Provide adhoc support to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Auditing experience

Quality tools

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Project leadership

Self-management

Tools

MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

Job description

Are you ready to drive quality excellence and continuous improvement? HellermannTyton has an exciting Quality Engineer opportunity!

Location: Plymouth, PL6 5XP

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00, Friday 08:30 to 14:30

About Us:

At HellermannTyton, we’re more than just a leading manufacturer - we’re a trusted global partner in cable management, data connectivity, and network infrastructure solutions.

Since 1935, our mission has been to provide innovative solutions for all cable management needs – with customer satisfaction as our priority. Our portfolio includes more than 75,000 items, and we operate 15 world-class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing over 6,000 people.

You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, currently undergoing a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision.HellermannTyton is owned by APTIV and operates as a standalone business unit within the APTIV Group.

Quality Engineer - The Role:

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the site meets and maintains required Quality Standards. Working cross-functionally with operations and engineering teams, you will support product verification and testing activities, analyse data, conduct investigations, and drive continuous improvement throughout the organisation. You will be integral to supporting operational excellence and meeting customer expectations, contributing directly to our reputation as a market leader in cable management solutions.

Quality Engineer - Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate customer complaints and returns, initiating appropriate action for long‑term resolution
• Support and drive the concerns process (8D investigation) to engineer quality into products
• Ensure practices and processes comply with quality systems and policies
• Play an active role in process improvement and implementation of change
• Assist with creation and maintenance of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies and Advance Quality Planning for processes and products
• Undertake internal audits, external supplier audits and monitor corrective action status
• Analyse data and prepare business metric reports
• Manage internal and external calibration systems, ensuring accurate records
• Provide adhoc support to achieve business objectives

Quality Engineer - You:

• Strong working knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO9001, AS9100 and ISO14001
• Experience completing internal and external audits
• Awareness of quality core tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and 8D
• Competent with Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with detail‑oriented approach
• Confident communicator able to engage with customers and internal teams
• Proven ability to lead projects and drive continuous improvement
• High level of self‑management and organisational skills

Benefits:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies
• An enhanced sick pay scheme
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support, including access to counselling, an employee assistance programme, mortgage brokering services, and additional resources for you and your family
• Free on‑site car parking