QA Engineer
Cheltenham, Forest of Dean, Cirencester, North Cotswolds, Stroud, Tewkesbury
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 15th of August 2026
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
Salary: up to £50K
Hours Per Week: 40h
