Quality Engineer (QMS)

Quality Engineer (QMS) in Plymouth (PL1), PL1 | Hunter Selection My career My jobs Q Quentin Your CV is more than 6 months old. Add a new one so that recruiters can see your recent experience. 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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 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 If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. 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. Apply Hunter Selection Banking and Financial Services 121 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2004 Location Bristol, Cardiff, Stafford Company size 51-250 Who are Hunter? With 20 years of history, we are proud to be a specialist recruitment consultancy who are B Corp Certified and employee-owned.  We have grown organically through the strength of our leadership team and valued employees. We cover the UK from four regional offices with four core divisions; Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales. Our foundation is built upon being an exceptional business operating within the recruitment market, serving all stakeholders with the highest integrity and excellence. We are committed to conducting business with a clear purpose, ensuring that our actions are mindful of environmental sustainability and positive social impact. Why choose us? We build strong relationships
based on trust and honesty with the professionals we work with during their job
search and seek to find the perfect employer to match their requirements.
  We know each person has unique skills, attributes, preferences and
motivations which can only be understood through interview. We partner with employers on
their recruitment projects every step of the way, providing the very best
permanent and contract professionals from the widest talent pool available.
 We don’t just send CV’s to potential employers- we personally refer the
best people on the market to match their needs. Only once we have taken the time
with every employer and candidate do we make our recommendations with
confidence to everyone. Our commitment We are firmly committed to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and within the service we offer.  We recognise that these values are integral to the success and vitality of our company and the wellbeing of our employees. We are dedicated not only to adopting these principles but also to embodying them in our daily operations, ensuring that our entire workforce is part of this journey. Through our services, we actively promote these values to our clients and candidates. Our recruitment approach is centred on providing the ‘best candidate for the job’, which allows us to collaborate with clients and candidates to foster an inclusive hiring process.  We will address any instances of discrimination originating from our colleagues, clients, candidates or within our supply chain. Our ED&I working group have all completed the APSCo Inclusive+ Recruiter accreditation and continue to develop and lead on this area within Hunter cementing their knowledge in order to support the development of our whole workforce offering clients and candidates an inclusive recruitment process. This accreditation not only guarantees we promote inclusivity throughout our service but also gives our clients the reassurance that we will source from the widest candidate pool to present the best shortlist on the market, without bias. Additionally, we have pledged our support to the mental health recruitment initiative, aimed at driving change in recruitment by combatting stigma and discrimination around mental health. Through these efforts, we strive to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable recruitment community. Learning & Development From the day our consultants start with us they join a fully supported induction programme. We provide ongoing support and continue to offer tailored training and varied career paths. Training is always varied and blended to ensure it suits everyone’s learning style, this includes; online, ongoing on the job training & coaching, classroom training & practical training. There is bespoke and more advanced training available throughout a career with Hunter. We run these on an individual, team and as whole company basis. We have central development team who provide support & training for all aspects of the job alongside developing our services and knowledge to ensure we always offer the best and most relevant service & knowledge to our clients and candidates. 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