Quality Engineer (QMS) – Plymouth

Hunter Selection; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Companywide bonus (attendance/product/

33 days holiday

Life insurance

5% matched pension

Medical / Health access

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is assisting a long-established global manufacturer in Plymouth, Devon, seeking a Quality Engineer (QMS) to maintain and improve the Quality Management System. You will work closely with production, engineering, customers and suppliers to ensure the highest quality standards are achieved.

The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, supporting ISO 9001 compliance, audits, and the development of quality documentation, control plans and PFMEA reviews, with a

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and improving a QMS in manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 audits (internal and external).
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Why, RCA).
• Ability to analyse quality data and identify trends for CI.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support ISO 9001 compliance and audits.
• Lead and participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Conduct root-cause investigations and document findings.
• Analyse quality data to identify trends and support CI.
• Manage non-conformance processes and ensure effective resolution.
• Develop/update quality documentation, procedures, and control plans.
• Support customer quality requirements and investigations.
• Collaborate with production/engineering to improve process capability and product quality.
• Monitor KPIs and quality metrics.
• Support PFMEA reviews and process validation activities.

Skills

QMS maintenance

ISO 9001

Audits

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Documentation control

Education

Quality or Engineering qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Engineer (QMS) 617/28656 (AR)

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

£38,000 – £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

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

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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

Desirable Skills

• 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

£38,000 – £50,000

• Companywide bonus (linked to attendance, productivity and quality)


• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme


• Life insurance (3x annual salary)


• 5% matched pension


• Medical / Health access


• Employee discounts platform

Job Reference: Quality Engineer (QMS) 617/28656 (AR)

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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.

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £5000 – £50000 per annum
Location: Plymouth, Devon