Job Description
Join a team known for its relentless pursuit of quality.
An established leader in precision engineering and high-performance manufacturing is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to drive quality initiatives across all levels of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything they do.
About the role:
As the Senior Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and specific customer requirements. You'll head up a skilled quality team, oversee audits and inspection processes, and support company-wide initiatives to enhance quality performance.
This is a hands-on leadership role that reports into the Senior Management Team and plays a key part in strategic planning and operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and continuously improve a certified QMS aligned with ISO and IATF standards
- Lead internal and external audits, acting as the primary point of contact for certification bodies and clients
- Oversee inspection processes (e.g. PPAP, FAIR, ISIR) and manage metrology resources
- Use data tools (SPC, Minitab) to monitor quality performance and drive improvement
- Guide and develop a high-performing quality team
- Lead root cause analysis and implement effective CAPA measures
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams to improve process capability and manufacturability
- Manage supplier quality and incoming goods inspection
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in a similar quality leadership role within precision engineering or CNC machining
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 standards
- Skilled in managing quality audits, data analysis, and process improvement
- Able to mentor and lead a small team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Effective communicator with good working knowledge of ERP systems and quality-specific software
This is an exciting time to be joining a leading precision engineering business who are at forefront of what they do.
On offer is a salary of up to 70k along with a comprehensive benefits package.
If of interest click to apply and Kieran Evans will be in contact to discuss the finer details.
