Quality Engineer (QMS)

Hunter Selection Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Companywide bonus

33 days holiday including bank breaks

Life insurance

Medical / Health access

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a global manufacturing group in Plymouth, Devon. You will maintain and improve the QMS, work with production, engineering, customers and suppliers to ensure the highest quality standards.

The role involves leading audits, implementing CAPAs, PFMEA, control plans, and data analysis to drive continuous improvement and compliance with ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and developing a Quality Management System (QMS) in manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and audits (internal and external).
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Why, RCA).
• Ability to analyse quality data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the QMS to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and support with corrective actions.
• Develop and update quality documentation, procedures, and control plans.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to improve process capability and product quality.
• Monitor KPIs and quality performance metrics and support PFMEA reviews.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Problem solving

Documentation control

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Quality or Engineering qualification

Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Plymouth, Devon - easily commutable from Ivybridge, Saltash, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Exeter, Paignton, Liskeard and surrounding areas.

Monday to Friday

Company Overview

I'm working with a long-established global manufacturer supplying high-performance products and infrastructure solutions to some of the world's leading technology organisations. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to appoint an experienced

Quality Engineer

to join their Quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career within a highly respected engineering and manufacturing environment, playing a key role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS), driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.

The Role

As a

Quality Engineer

, you will support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's Quality Management System while working closely with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers to ensure the highest quality standards are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards
• Lead and participate in internal and external quality audits
• Drive corrective and preventive actions through structured problem-solving techniques
• Conduct root cause investigations using tools such as 8D, 5 Why and Ishikawa
• Analyse quality data and identify trends to support continuous improvement activities
• Manage non-conformance processes and ensure effective resolution
• Develop and update quality documentation, procedures, work instructions and control plans
• Support customer quality requirements and investigate customer complaints
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve process capability and product quality
• Monitor KPIs and quality performance metrics
• Support risk management activities including PFMEA reviews and process validation activities
• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer or Quality Systems Engineer position
• Strong experience maintaining and developing a Quality Management System (QMS)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 within a manufacturing environment
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Why, RCA)
• Ability to analyse quality data and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation control experience
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Quality or Engineering qualification
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans and SPC
• Experience with SAP
• Understanding of customer quality requirements and complaint management
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies

Benefits Package

• Companywide bonus (linked to attendance, productivity and quality)
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme
• Life insurance (3x annual salary)
• Medical / Health access
• Employee discounts platform

Join a forward-thinking company that truly values its employees and invests in their professional development. If you're passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and driving excellence through robust QMS practices, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Reference:

Quality Engineer (QMS) 617/28656 (AR)

Code: INDENM

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.