QA Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Salary: Up to £50K

Location: Gloucester             

Type: Permanent

Our client, based in Gloucester, is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer to join their manufacturing team and support the ongoing development of their Quality Management System in line with ISO 13485 and regulatory

requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in manufacturing who enjoys working across the full quality lifecycle, from internal auditing and CAPA management to validation, supplier quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include

Maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS)

Planning and conducting ISO 13485 internal audits and supporting external audits

Managing CAPAs, non-conformances, root cause investigations and change control

Supporting supplier quality, validation activities and complaint investigations

Analysing quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and other cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance standards are met

What we're looking for:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing environment

Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485:2016

Qualified ISO 13485 Internal Auditor with hands-on auditing experience

Experience with CAPA, non-conformance management, root cause analysis, change control and continuous improvement

Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits :

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme with salary sacrifice option

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance (following successful probation)

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Perkbox benefits platform with discounts, rewards and wellbeing support

Long service awards

Ongoing training and career development

Occupational health support

Regular company social and engagement events

 Closing date is 20th of November 2026

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

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