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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