Quality Engineering Manager
23 hours ago
Plymouth
Our client, a growing engineering business just outside of Plymouth, is looking for a Quality Manager to take full ownership of quality across a busy Service Centre. With significant expansion in aerospace and defence, this role is key to maintaining standards, ensuring compliance, and supporting long-term customer relationships. Salary & Benefits • £40,000 – £50,000 DOE, • Profit share bonus, • Join a large, highly profitable, and growing engineering group, • Long-term stability with strong aerospace & defence contracts, • A high-impact role with real ownership and progression This is an opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to step into a role within a large group, where you can truly make your mark. Why this role as a Quality Manager matters As Quality Manager, you’ll be the site’s subject matter expert and trusted authority on quality. You’ll ensure the business remains compliant, audit-ready, and operating to the highest standards, while having the autonomy to challenge processes, drive improvements, and support continued growth. Key responsibilities as a Quality Manager • Take ownership of all quality activities across the site, • Lead quality processes in line with company policies and industry standards, • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100/AS9120, • Lead internal and external audits, including customer audits, • Investigate and resolve quality issues using structured problem-solving methods, • Maintain full batch traceability, QA documentation, and material certification, • Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement, • Carry out shop floor and warehouse checks as required, • Work closely with senior leadership and group compliance What we’re looking for from a Quality Manager • Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer, • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100/AS9120, • Background in engineering, manufacturing, or regulated environments, • Experience with root cause analysis, process mapping, material certification, and audits, • Hands-on, proactive, and able to challenge and improve processes Preferred: • Aerospace or safety-critical materials experience, • Relevant qualification in Quality Management or similar What you’ll bring as a Quality Manager • Confidence to take ownership and lead from the front, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, • Collaborative but assertive approach, • Passion for quality excellence and continuous improvement Apply now If you’re an experienced Quality Manager ready to take ownership, influence standards, and support a growing engineering business, we’d love to hear from you. Everlinked is operating as an equal opportunity employment agency.