Quality Engineer

yolk recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment are partnered with a leading high-precision manufacturing business in Plymouth to appoint a Quality Engineer. You will support the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the QMS, ensuring products and processes meet customer, regulatory and business requirements.

You will monitor performance with SPC, audits, data analysis and CAPA, conduct internal audits, support NPI and cross-functional teams, with overtime and a well-developed benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in quality engineering.
• Experience in precision engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Monitor process performance using data analysis, audits, and SPC; investigate quality issues and drive CAPA.
• Perform internal process and system audits; support external audits and document control.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and shop floor quality training to drive improvement.

Job description

Quality Engineer

Plymouth

£38,000 - £40,000

Monday - Thursday 08:15 - 16:45, Friday 08:15 - 13:45

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.

Overtime is available and the business offers a well‑developed benefits package.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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