Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer

Reference: 265021381_1790266555

Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer

Plymouth £38,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking to take ownership of a Quality Management System within a successful manufacturing business? Do you enjoy driving continuous improvement, leading audits, and working with stakeholders across an organisation to improve quality, compliance, and operational performance?

We are recruiting for a Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing organisation in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and developing the company's ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System while supporting wider business improvement initiatives during an exciting phase of growth for the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Quality Engineering Manager, you will take responsibility for maintaining, developing and continuously improving the Quality Management System across the business. Working closely with colleagues across multiple departments, you will provide guidance on quality best practice, support compliance activities, and drive improvements that enhance efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining and improving the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 requirements and business objectives
  • Planning and conducting internal quality and process audits
  • Supporting external certification, customer and supplier audits
  • Investigating non-conformances and leading root cause analysis activities
  • Managing corrective and preventive actions through to completion
  • Leading structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA and Ishikawa
  • Developing, monitoring and reporting on quality and business KPIs
  • Creating and maintaining procedures, work instructions, process maps and controlled documentation
  • Conducting gap analyses and implementing process improvements with key stakeholders
  • Promoting a culture of quality, continuous improvement and operational excellence

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • ISO Internal Auditor qualification
  • Proven experience maintaining and improving ISO-based Quality Management Systems within a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001
  • Experience of root cause analysis, 8D investigations and problem-solving methodologies
  • Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles
  • Experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions
  • Strong analytical skills with experience developing and reporting KPIs
  • Experience using ERP systems and business management software
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong Microsoft 365 and Excel skills

Desirable experience includes:

  • HNC in Engineering or a related discipline
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
  • Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, Azure DevOps or similar business systems
  • Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes

What's on Offer?

  • Company bonus scheme paid monthly
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Matched pension contributions up to 5%
  • Life assurance
  • Health and wellbeing benefits
  • Employee discounts platform
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality professional who enjoys continuous improvement, problem solving and making a tangible impact within a growing manufacturing business.

Interested? Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£38,000.00 - £50,000.00
Per annum
GBP38000.00 - GBP50000.00 per annum
Added 24/09/2026
Reference: 265021381_1790266555

Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom Permanent Production Manager

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