Quality Manager

Plymouth, Devon
Everlinked Ltd

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.

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