Full job descriptionQuality ManagerAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join a growing team within a well-established UK manufacturing business with a global customer base.
The Quality Manager will lead a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians, ensuring products and processes consistently meet regulatory, industry and customer standards.
Key Responsibilities*Lead, manage and develop the Quality Engineering and Quality Technician teams.

*Drive a strong culture of continuous improvement, problem solving and prevention.

*Manage internal quality systems, audits and ISO 9001 compliance.

*Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventative actions using tools such as 8D and Practical Problem Solving.

*Monitor and improve quality KPIs and performance.

*Manage calibration, inspection and measurement systems.

*Develop and manage supplier quality assurance, audits and improvement programmes.

*Support APQP, PPAP and new product introductions.

*Ensure supplier and customer quality issues are effectively contained and prevented from recurring.

*Work closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and other key stakeholders to improve product and process quality.

Experience & Qualifications*Quality Management, Engineering or equivalent technical qualification at Level 4 or above.

*Proven leadership experience within a quality function in Automotive, Aerospace, Engineering or a similar manufacturing environment.

*Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement techniques.

*Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC and root cause analysis.

*Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.

*Understanding of MRP/manufacturing systems would be advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate*Strong leadership and people-management skills.

*Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

*Organised, proactive and able to work effectively under pressure.

*Data-driven with a strong focus on quality, prevention and continuous improvement.

Hours & Benefits40 hours per week: Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-13:30.
Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, 5% contributory pension, annual bonus, healthcare scheme, death-in-service insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme and employee referral scheme.