An established manufacturing business operating within a complex engineering and fabrication environment is seeking an Interim Head of Quality to provide senior leadership during a period of growth and operational change. This is a short-term, high-impact role focused on regaining visibility, control and consistency across Quality , while supporting the wider leadership team as systems and processes mature. The appointment is intended to stabilise and strengthen the Quality function, ensuring standards, compliance and governance are fit for a growing operation. Key Responsibilities Take full interim ownership of the Quality function across manufacturing operations Provide clear leadership, structure and accountability within the Quality team Review and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS), ensuring effective implementation Maintain and oversee ISO-aligned systems (e.g. ISO 9001), including audits and corrective actions Act as the senior escalation point for quality issues, non-conformances and customer concerns Analyse quality performance data, identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities Drive practical continuous improvement initiatives across production and engineering Work closely with Operations, Engineering and Senior Management to align quality with delivery Produce concise quality reporting for leadership, supporting decision-making and risk management This role requires a hands-on, visible leader who is comfortable operating on the shop floor as well as at leadership level. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience in a senior Quality leadership role within manufacturing, engineering or fabrication Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and audit processes Experience operating in fast-growing or changing organisations Confident leadership style with the ability to influence across functions Strong understanding of compliance, standards and operational risk Data-driven mindset with a practical approach to problem-solving Ability to quickly assess current-state quality performance and implement improvements Role Details Interim / fixed-term contract Manufacturing / engineering environment On-site role Rate and duration dependent on experience and availability
Jan 20, 2026
Contractor
An established manufacturing business operating within a complex engineering and fabrication environment is seeking an Interim Head of Quality to provide senior leadership during a period of growth and operational change. This is a short-term, high-impact role focused on regaining visibility, control and consistency across Quality , while supporting the wider leadership team as systems and processes mature. The appointment is intended to stabilise and strengthen the Quality function, ensuring standards, compliance and governance are fit for a growing operation. Key Responsibilities Take full interim ownership of the Quality function across manufacturing operations Provide clear leadership, structure and accountability within the Quality team Review and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS), ensuring effective implementation Maintain and oversee ISO-aligned systems (e.g. ISO 9001), including audits and corrective actions Act as the senior escalation point for quality issues, non-conformances and customer concerns Analyse quality performance data, identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities Drive practical continuous improvement initiatives across production and engineering Work closely with Operations, Engineering and Senior Management to align quality with delivery Produce concise quality reporting for leadership, supporting decision-making and risk management This role requires a hands-on, visible leader who is comfortable operating on the shop floor as well as at leadership level. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience in a senior Quality leadership role within manufacturing, engineering or fabrication Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and audit processes Experience operating in fast-growing or changing organisations Confident leadership style with the ability to influence across functions Strong understanding of compliance, standards and operational risk Data-driven mindset with a practical approach to problem-solving Ability to quickly assess current-state quality performance and implement improvements Role Details Interim / fixed-term contract Manufacturing / engineering environment On-site role Rate and duration dependent on experience and availability
Hartwell Manufacturing are a third-generation family business renowned for its expertise in manufacturing and fabricating innovative solutions for an ever-evolving market. Specialising in acoustic enclosures, they cater to high-value orders, often exceeding 20 million, ensuring top-notch quality and precision in every project. After our hugely successful recruitment campaign in September, bringing on 6 new Welders, we are seeking a further 5 skilled Welders and Fabricators to play a crucial role in our growth and success, to start ASAP. This role relies on the following skills: Have experience and skilled in welding and fabricating in either mild or stainless steel Be able to work with a variety of thickness of material Work on their own initiative Possible experience in any of acoustic enclosures or structural steel Must be able to read technical drawings The hours are Monday to Thursday 8am till 4.30pm and Friday 8am till 3.30pm. There are overtime opportunities and the future possibility of over night work as an option. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 15.50- 17.00 per hour Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Hartwell Manufacturing are a third-generation family business renowned for its expertise in manufacturing and fabricating innovative solutions for an ever-evolving market. Specialising in acoustic enclosures, they cater to high-value orders, often exceeding 20 million, ensuring top-notch quality and precision in every project. After our hugely successful recruitment campaign in September, bringing on 6 new Welders, we are seeking a further 5 skilled Welders and Fabricators to play a crucial role in our growth and success, to start ASAP. This role relies on the following skills: Have experience and skilled in welding and fabricating in either mild or stainless steel Be able to work with a variety of thickness of material Work on their own initiative Possible experience in any of acoustic enclosures or structural steel Must be able to read technical drawings The hours are Monday to Thursday 8am till 4.30pm and Friday 8am till 3.30pm. There are overtime opportunities and the future possibility of over night work as an option. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 15.50- 17.00 per hour Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking
