Quality Engineer

VGC; West Devon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VGC is seeking a Quality Engineer in Plymouth to implement QA/QC processes at the operational level. You will work with production and project teams to ensure products meet defined quality standards.

Key responsibilities include developing inspection procedures, conducting root cause analysis, and supporting audits and CAPA activities, with emphasis on data-driven quality improvements and compliance with ISO 9001 and related standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified operator and/or graduate.
• Quality qualifications and ISO experience.
• Experience in similar role in relevant sector (e.g., Nuclear/Defence).
• CSCS – Green labourer.
• Strong understanding of quality principles, inspection methods, and testing.
• Familiar with quality tools: FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and industry standards.
• Basic statistical and data analysis skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inspection and testing procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support problem-solving activities.
• Monitor production or construction processes for quality compliance.
• Review documentation and verify that materials/products meet specifications.
• Support audits and quality system implementations.
• Assist in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Collect and analyse quality data to identify trends and improvements.

Skills

Quality principles

Inspection methods

Testing

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Graduate

Quality-related qualifications

Tools

FMEA

SPC

CAPA workflow

ISO 9001

Document control systems

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location – Plymouth

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to focus on implementing quality assurance and quality control processes at the operational level. They work closely with production or project teams to ensure products or services meet defined quality standards.

Key Tasks

• Develop and execute inspection and testing procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support problem‑solving activities.
• Monitor production or construction processes for quality compliance.
• Review documentation and verify that materials/products meet specifications.
• Support audits and quality system implementations.
• Assist in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Collect and analyse quality data to identify trends and improvements.

Requirements

• Professionally qualified operator and/or Graduate.
• Quality related qualifications and Industry experience, e.g., ISO.
• Experience of similar role, preferred in relevant sector (e.g., Nuclear and Defence).
• CSCS – Green labourer.
• Strong understanding of quality principles, inspection methods, and testing.
• Familiarity with quality tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis).
• Knowledge of relevant standards (ISO 9001, industry‑specific).
• Basic statistical and data analysis skills.
• Good communication and problem‑solving abilities.