Quality Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,100 - 42,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

25 days + bank holidays

13% pension

Life assurance

Company sick pay policy

Flexible benefits package

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Engineer in Plymouth to support the ongoing implementation and improvement of the Quality Management System. You will monitor process performance, conduct audits, and drive CAPA actions to protect product quality.

Reporting to the Quality and Compliance Manager, you will collaborate with Production, Engineering and Suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing processes. Shift-based role with 3 shifts and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience using core quality tools (8D, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC).
• Experience in precision engineering or manufacturing with focus on production quality and continuous improvement.
• BTEC (or equivalent) qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or Science, or 3+ years of quality engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the QMS using quality tools.
• Investigate quality issues via data analysis, audits and root-cause investigations; implement CAPA.
• Monitor SPC and quality metrics; provide feedback to production and stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Quality engineering

Education

BTEC in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science

Tools

8D

FMEA

MSA

PPAP

SPC

Job description

Quality Engineer

Plymouth

£39,000 (including shift allowance)

Yolk Recruitment are partnered with this leading high-precision manufacturing business as they continue to grow. With a strong history of secure long term contracts the business has always offered security and the opportunity to develop in a well run, world class operation, manufacturing high quality components.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring products and processes consistently meet customer, regulatory and business requirements. You will monitor process performance through data analysis, audits, inspections and Statistical Process Control (SPC), investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and root cause analysis, and drive effective corrective and preventive actions.

Reporting to the Quality and Compliance Manager, you will be expected to make informed quality decisions, including stopping production where necessary to contain non-conforming products and protect customer quality. You will work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Suppliers and Customers to resolve quality concerns, improve manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.

This is a shift role, working a 3 shift pattern, rotating weeks of 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm - 6am. Overtime is available and the business offers a well-developed benefits package.

This is what you'll be doing:

• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) using established quality engineering tools and techniques.
• Investigate quality issues through data analysis, audits and root cause investigations, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor process performance using SPC, dimensional data and quality metrics, providing timely feedback to production and key stakeholders.
• Conduct internal process and system audits, support external customer and certification audits, and ensure document control compliance.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Suppliers and Customers to resolve quality concerns, reduce scrap and improve manufacturing performance.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), process control activities and shop floor quality training to drive product quality and continuous improvement.

The experience you'll need in this role:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience using core quality tools including 8D, FMEA, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), PPAP and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience working within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment, supporting production quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• BTEC (or equivalent) qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or Science, or at least 3 years' relevant quality engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience of root cause analysis, data interpretation and implementing robust corrective actions.
• Experience conducting internal quality audits and supporting ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or AS9100 quality management systems (desirable).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, with Green Belt or Black Belt certification considered advantageous.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• Annual pay review
• 25 days + bank holidays
• 13% pension
• Life assurance Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Company sick pay policy
• Flexible benefits package
• Employee assistance program

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now!

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.