Quality Assurance Engineer

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QA Engineering with this leading engineering contractor in the vibrant maritime hub of Plymouth. This private sector organisation boasts a strong reputation for delivering complex engineering projects that push the boundaries of innovation. Working for them means being part of a dedicated team that values expertise, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail. With a focus on high standards and continuous improvement, they offer a rewarding environment where your skills will make a real impact.

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The Quality Assurance Engineer/QA Engineer role itself offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of quality management within a major engineering project. You will oversee all aspects of quality assurance and project compliance, ensuring that products and services adhere to rigorous regulatory, legislative, and client standards prior to reaching their destination. More specifically:

  • Being a key member of the project quality team to satisfy contractual and company obligations in assurance, process compliance, defect management, and document control
  • Conducting periodic audits on project performance, representing the project with internal and external stakeholders
  • Compiling, maintaining, and communicating the project quality plan
  • Ensuring that the project team clearly understands the company, project, and client requirements
  • Assuring inspection, test, and quality processes reflect the quality plan, and obtaining necessary customer approvals
  • Contributing to risk identification and mitigation strategies alongside the senior project team
  • Assuming responsibility for supply chain audits, reporting findings, and preparing action plans for continuous improvement

You will have

To be successful as a Quality Assurance / QA Engineer, you will need:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a quality engineering role within a construction or engineering environment
  • Proven experience conducting internal audits of complex systems aligned with ISO 9001:2015 standards
  • Lead/Internal Auditor qualification – advantageous
  • Eligibility for SC (Security Clearance)
  • Strong understanding of regulatory, legislative, and contractual quality standards in the engineering/construction sector
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

You will get

As a Quality Assurance Engineer/QA Engineer, you will enjoy a competitive salary package of £40,000 plus applicable benefits, recognising your expertise and contribution. The role offers stability, an engaging environment, and the chance to work on high-profile projects that showcase your skills in quality management and assurance, all within a thriving maritime hub in Britain’s Ocean City.

You can apply

to this Quality Assurance Engineer / QA Engineer position by pushing the button on this job posting or by sending your CV in confidence to anthony@macstaff.co.uk

UK_MS

Permanent
2 March 2026
Construction/Development
Quality Leader
England, Plymouth
£40K + Package

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