Quality Engineer

Pro-Resourcing Ltd
Bacup, OL13 8EZ, United Kingdom
6 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs
Spotlight

Lead Development Engineer

Corin Group Cirencester, gloucestershire, United Kingdom
On-site

Quality Engineer

Azenta Life Sciences Partington, Manchester, United Kingdom

Quality Engineer

Azenta Life Sciences Wotton, Surrey, Surrey, United Kingdom
On-site

Quality Engineer, Validation

OrganOx Oxford, United Kingdom
On-site

Quality Engineer, Compliance

Next Phase Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Quality Engineer - Manufacturing -Aerospace/Medical

Precept Recruit Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
On-site
Posted
2 Dec 2025 (6 months ago)

Pro-Resourcing Ltd is currently recruiting on behalf of our client.

Our client, a well-established, globally recognised manufacturing business, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team.

The position is full time, permanent.

Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 (Dependent on experience).

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00 (Including 1 hour break) and Friday 08:30-13:30 (35 hour working week).

Key Accountable Areas:

* Determine the correct approach/next steps using risk based decision making.

* Author and review RCA (root cause analysis) and CAPA records.

* Lead process improvement activities.

* Design and set-up gauge R&R, equivalency and process capability studies.

* Present metrics and data on a routine basis to colleagues, peers and management.

* Interpret and ensure adherence to customer requirements.

* Author and approve QMS documentation.

* Ensuring processes needed for the QMS are established, implemented and maintained.

* Support NPI projects as required.

* Liaise with customers and be the point of escalation for any customer issues.

* Conduct 1:1 meetings with team members and perform other personnel meetings as required, e.g. probation reviews.

* Creating, completing and reviewing engineering change notes/change controls.

* Creating PFMEA’s and conducting risk assessments.

* Liaising with all functions (including suppliers).

* Process evaluation and improvement – fault root cause investigation and process controls implementation.

* Analyse data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests.

* Establishes statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence.

* Prepares reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising data; making recommendations.

* Support and mentor Quality Controllers and Quality Inspectors.

* Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods.

* Responsible for training and development of Quality Controllers.

* Coordinate the implementation of new quality standards.

* Ensure that Client, Supplier and Internal Audits are carried out to the defined schedule.

Requirements

* Quality or Mechanical Engineering related qualifications (ONC/HNC/Degree) or equivalent qualifications.

* Quality Management System Principles and Techniques.

* International & British Quality Standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FDA, QSR’s and Medical Devices Directive).

* Quality toolbox including FMEA, Process flows, Root cause investigations, Lean and Six Sigma tools & techniques.

* Interpretation of complex technical drawings.

* Internal Audit experience to the relevant standards.

* MSA & GR&R experience.

Holidays and Benefits

33 days holiday per annum including 8 statutory public holidays.

2 additional days holiday for ever 5 years in employment.

Company pension scheme.

Death in Service Benefit: 4 times annual salary (Pension scheme members only).

Free On-Site Parking

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise Medical Technology Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Where to advertise medical technology jobs UK in 2026: the specialist boards and MDR/IEC 62304-aware channels that reach biomedical and medtech talent. The medtech candidate pool spans biomedical engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical scientists, software engineers working within IEC 62304 and MDR frameworks, imaging scientists and commercial professionals with deep healthcare sector knowledge. General job boards consistently conflate medical technology with broader healthcare, pharmaceutical and IT roles — producing high application volumes but low candidate quality for specialist medtech positions. This guide, published by MedicalTechnologyJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise medical technology roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Medical Technology Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

Medical Technology Jobs UK 2026: roles, salaries and the trends shaping UK medtech hiring over the next three years — devices, diagnostics and digital health. Medical technology is one of those rare sectors where commercial ambition and genuine human impact point in exactly the same direction. The devices, diagnostics, digital health platforms, and AI-powered clinical tools that medical technology companies develop do not just generate revenue — they extend lives, reduce suffering, and change what is possible inside the clinical encounter. That combination of purpose and commercial scale makes the medical technology jobs market one of the most compelling in the entire UK life sciences and technology landscape. And that market is changing faster than at any previous point in the sector's history. The integration of artificial intelligence into diagnostic imaging, pathology, and clinical decision support has moved from research demonstration to regulatory approval and NHS deployment. Wearable and implantable devices are generating continuous patient data at a scale that is transforming how chronic conditions are monitored and managed. Digital therapeutics — software that delivers clinically validated therapeutic interventions — have emerged as a recognised product category with its own regulatory pathway. Surgical robotics has moved from a premium offering at a handful of specialist centres to a mainstream surgical platform whose capabilities are expanding with each generation. For job seekers, the medical technology jobs market of 2026 represents an opportunity that is both broader and more technically demanding than it was three years ago. The roles being created now span a wider range of disciplines, require a more sophisticated understanding of the intersection between technology and clinical practice, and carry higher regulatory expectations than the medtech jobs of even a short time ago. This article breaks down what the UK medical technology jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career ahead of the curve in one of the most consequential sectors in the UK economy.

How Many Medical Technology Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Medical Technology Job?

Medical technology tools for UK medtech jobs in 2026: how many CAD, regulatory (ISO 13485, FDA), MATLAB and clinical software tools you really need on your CV. If you’re pursuing a career in medical technology, it can feel like the toolkit is endlessly long: imaging systems, data analysis software, regulatory platforms, testing frameworks, prototyping tools, CAD, quality management systems, signal processing libraries and more. Scroll job boards or LinkedIn, and it’s easy to think you need to know every tool under the sun just to secure an interview. Here’s the honest truth most hiring managers won’t explicitly tell you: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every tool — they hire you because you understand the underlying principles and can apply the right tool in the right context to solve real problems. Tools matter — absolutely — but they are secondary to problem-solving ability, clinical awareness, engineering rigour and the ability to deliver safe, reliable solutions. So how many medical technology tools do you actually need to know to get a job? For most job seekers, the answer is far fewer than you think. This article explains what employers really want, which tools are core, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look confident, competent and end-game ready.