Quality Manager – Plymouth

Wagstaff Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

33 days holiday

Pension 5%

Life Assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking a Quality Manager for a Plymouth-based manufacturing business. You will lead the Quality Engineering team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high-quality products and customer satisfaction.

In this permanent role you will own quality KPIs, manage complaints and 8D investigations, support NPI and part qualification, and work closely with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain. Competitive salary £55k-£65k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality teams in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and quality methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality performance.
• Manage customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Lead 8D investigations and root cause analysis.
• Own Quality KPIs and departmental reporting.
• Support NPI projects and part qualification activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer, ISO, and business standards.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team management

NPI support

Engineering change

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Engineering drawings

Hands-on

Organised

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Quality Manager (617/ 28293)

Plymouth, Devon – easily commutable from Ivybridge, Saltash, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Exeter, Paignton, Liskeard and surrounding areas.
£55,000 – £65,000 + Excellent Benefits
Monday to Friday role

Company Overview

I’m currently working on an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to join a growing manufacturing business and play a key role in driving quality performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Our client is a well-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 strengthen their team with the appointment of a talented Quality Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career within a highly respected engineering and manufacturing environment, where you’ll have a direct impact on product quality, supplier performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

The Role

Lead and develop the Quality Engineering team, driving a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and problem-solving across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality performance.
• Manage customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Lead 8D investigations and root cause analysis.
• Own Quality KPIs and departmental reporting.
• Support NPI projects and part qualification activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer, ISO, and business standards.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture.

Skills & Experience

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering.
• Proven quality leadership experience within manufacturing.
• Strong people management and team development skills.
• Experience supporting NPI and engineering change projects.
• Skilled in problem-solving and quality methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Organised, results-driven, and hands-on.

Package

• £55,000 – £65,000
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday + holiday buy scheme
• 5% matched pension
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Health & wellbeing benefits
• Employee discount platform

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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: £55000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Plymouth, Devon