Quality Engineer
Date: 2026-09-07
Location: Cattedown, Devon, GB, PL4 0
Contract Type: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team on a contract basis at the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. This role involves developing and implementing quality assurance and control processes to ensure that products and services meet stringent quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing inspection and testing procedures
- Conducting root cause analysis and supporting problem-solving activities
- Monitoring production or construction processes for quality compliance
- Reviewing documentation and verifying that materials/products meet specifications
- Supporting audits and quality system implementations
- Assisting in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes
- Collecting and analysing quality data to identify trends and improvements
Job Requirements:
- Professionally qualified operator and/or graduate
- Quality-related qualifications and industry experience, particularly with ISO standards
- Experience in a similar role, preferably within the Nuclear and Defence sector
- CSCS Green Labourer certification
- Strong understanding of quality principles, inspection methods, and testing
- Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis
- Knowledge of relevant standards, specifically ISO 9001 and industry-specific standards
- Basic statistical and data analysis skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required, which can take up to 8 weeks. Please note that eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, and any current or former citizenship and residency.
- Working hours are 45 hours per week, from 07:30 to 17:00, reporting into the Principal Quality Engineer.
If you are an experienced Quality Engineer looking for a challenging opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you.
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Quality Engineer employer: Devonport Royal Dockyard
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits such as a matched pension scheme, flexible working options, and opportunities for volunteering, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Located at Devonport Royal Dockyard, you will be part of a global FTSE 100 organisation dedicated to national security and public infrastructure, ensuring your contributions have a meaningful impact.
