Quality Engineer
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
The Planet Group have recently been engaged by a market leading manufacturer of high-tech sensors who are looking for a Contract Quality Engineer to join the team on an initial 6-month contract based in Plymouth.
Position Overview:
Functionally reporting to the UK Quality Lead. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for implementation and maintenance of the Quality and Delivery Clinic (QDAC) activities within the UK operation of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Warranty / Customer Returns Process
* Support Investigation & Fault Finding
* Material Review Board (MRB)
* CAPA Management (8D Elephant Chart)
* Customer Escape Management
* Manage Quality Costs
* Support QCPC / Turn backs
* Support Offline Product
* Metrics & Monthly Reporting for QDAC
* Conduct Internal Audits i.a.w. plan
Required Experience / Qualifications:
* An AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Qualification and / or Significant experience.
* Competent in the use of common IT software including Microsoft Word / Excel / Access databases and SharePoint.
* Knowledge of all common Core Quality tools including PPAP, APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, 8D and MSA.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and the ability to communicate at all levels across the business
Desirable Experience / Qualifications:
* A basic awareness of Quality Management Systems such as ISO17025, ISO27001.
* Demonstrable working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
* Ideally previous management or team leadership experience required
* Ideally experience of working with Japanese businesses
* Ideally degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years’ relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, at least 10 years’ relevant experience
* AS9100 Auditor qualification is desirable
* Knowledge of Automotive IATF 16949 advantageous.
You must be eligible for BPSS (Baseline Clearance) to be considered for this position. If you would like to find out more, please apply in the first instance.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a “data controller” Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website
Position Overview:
Functionally reporting to the UK Quality Lead. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for implementation and maintenance of the Quality and Delivery Clinic (QDAC) activities within the UK operation of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Warranty / Customer Returns Process
* Support Investigation & Fault Finding
* Material Review Board (MRB)
* CAPA Management (8D Elephant Chart)
* Customer Escape Management
* Manage Quality Costs
* Support QCPC / Turn backs
* Support Offline Product
* Metrics & Monthly Reporting for QDAC
* Conduct Internal Audits i.a.w. plan
Required Experience / Qualifications:
* An AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Qualification and / or Significant experience.
* Competent in the use of common IT software including Microsoft Word / Excel / Access databases and SharePoint.
* Knowledge of all common Core Quality tools including PPAP, APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, 8D and MSA.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and the ability to communicate at all levels across the business
Desirable Experience / Qualifications:
* A basic awareness of Quality Management Systems such as ISO17025, ISO27001.
* Demonstrable working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
* Ideally previous management or team leadership experience required
* Ideally experience of working with Japanese businesses
* Ideally degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years’ relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, at least 10 years’ relevant experience
* AS9100 Auditor qualification is desirable
* Knowledge of Automotive IATF 16949 advantageous.
You must be eligible for BPSS (Baseline Clearance) to be considered for this position. If you would like to find out more, please apply in the first instance.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a “data controller” Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website
Reference: 225136056
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Quality Engineer
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
The Planet Group have recently been engaged by a market leading manufacturer of high-tech sensors who are looking for a Contract Quality Engineer to join the team on an initial 6-month contract based in Plymouth.
Position Overview:
Functionally reporting to the UK Quality Lead. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for implementation and maintenance of the Quality and Delivery Clinic (QDAC) activities within the UK operation of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Warranty / Customer Returns Process
* Support Investigation & Fault Finding
* Material Review Board (MRB)
* CAPA Management (8D Elephant Chart)
* Customer Escape Management
* Manage Quality Costs
* Support QCPC / Turn backs
* Support Offline Product
* Metrics & Monthly Reporting for QDAC
* Conduct Internal Audits i.a.w. plan
Required Experience / Qualifications:
* An AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Qualification and / or Significant experience.
* Competent in the use of common IT software including Microsoft Word / Excel / Access databases and SharePoint.
* Knowledge of all common Core Quality tools including PPAP, APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, 8D and MSA.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and the ability to communicate at all levels across the business
Desirable Experience / Qualifications:
* A basic awareness of Quality Management Systems such as ISO17025, ISO27001.
* Demonstrable working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
* Ideally previous management or team leadership experience required
* Ideally experience of working with Japanese businesses
* Ideally degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years’ relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, at least 10 years’ relevant experience
* AS9100 Auditor qualification is desirable
* Knowledge of Automotive IATF 16949 advantageous.
You must be eligible for BPSS (Baseline Clearance) to be considered for this position. If you would like to find out more, please apply in the first instance.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a “data controller” Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website
Position Overview:
Functionally reporting to the UK Quality Lead. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for implementation and maintenance of the Quality and Delivery Clinic (QDAC) activities within the UK operation of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Warranty / Customer Returns Process
* Support Investigation & Fault Finding
* Material Review Board (MRB)
* CAPA Management (8D Elephant Chart)
* Customer Escape Management
* Manage Quality Costs
* Support QCPC / Turn backs
* Support Offline Product
* Metrics & Monthly Reporting for QDAC
* Conduct Internal Audits i.a.w. plan
Required Experience / Qualifications:
* An AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Qualification and / or Significant experience.
* Competent in the use of common IT software including Microsoft Word / Excel / Access databases and SharePoint.
* Knowledge of all common Core Quality tools including PPAP, APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, 8D and MSA.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and the ability to communicate at all levels across the business
Desirable Experience / Qualifications:
* A basic awareness of Quality Management Systems such as ISO17025, ISO27001.
* Demonstrable working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
* Ideally previous management or team leadership experience required
* Ideally experience of working with Japanese businesses
* Ideally degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years’ relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, at least 10 years’ relevant experience
* AS9100 Auditor qualification is desirable
* Knowledge of Automotive IATF 16949 advantageous.
You must be eligible for BPSS (Baseline Clearance) to be considered for this position. If you would like to find out more, please apply in the first instance.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a “data controller” Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website
Reference: 225136056
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