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Quality Manager

Job Description
Are you an experienced Quality Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you have a strong background in manufacturing quality systems and a passion for driving ISO compliance? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and long-established manufacturing business in a key leadership role.

As Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the company's Quality Management System (ISO 9001) and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001), while also supporting the integration of ISO 45001 (Health & Safety). You will lead quality strategy, ensure compliance across the business, and work closely with production, technical, HSE and senior management teams to maintain the highest standards.

Benefits:
  • Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
  • Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm / Friday, 8:00am - 12:45pm (36.25 hours per week)
  • Holidays: 33 days including Bank Holidays
  • Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme
  • Location: Fully on-site role with free parking provided
  • Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Role & Responsibilities:
  • Lead, maintain and continuously improve ISO 9001 QMS and ISO 14001 EMS
  • Support implementation of ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety
  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure quality procedures are embedded throughout manufacturing
  • Provide live oversight and guidance during high-integrity or project-critical work
  • Manage and lead internal, external and third-party audits
  • Oversee compliance across all quality documentation and records
  • Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality plans and method statements
  • Liaise with client QA representatives and resolve any quality-related concerns
  • Validate vendor documentation and technical submissions
  • Manage NCRs (non-conformance reports) and customer complaints effectively
  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA, 5 Whys, Pareto) and implement corrective/preventive actions

Required Skills & Experience:
  • HND or Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related discipline
  • ISO 9001 / 14001 Auditor Certification (essential)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quality Manager within manufacturing or engineering (essential)
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with experience in ISO 45001 implementation
  • Familiarity with fabrication, foundry or coating processes
  • Excellent problem-solving and record-keeping skills with high attention to detail
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Training in Lean, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement (desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Quality Manager who wants to make a real impact in a leadership role. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

Apply now and join a business where quality and compliance are at the heart of success.

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