As Quality Assurance Manager, you will take ownership of the company’s quality systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 while supporting the transition toward automotive standards including IATF 16949 (ISO/TS 16949), ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, and AEC-Q100.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a background in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or NPI Engineering within electronics (PCB/PCBA, circuits, or related fields), who has progressed into quality management.
Key Responsibilities of a Quality Assurance Manager
* Lead and develop the company’s Quality Assurance systems in collaboration with engineering teams
* Drive compliance with ISO 9001 and support implementation of automotive standards and frameworks
* Act as the primary QA interface with customers, supporting pre-sales, qualification, certification, production delivery, and failure analysis activities
* Identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues, non-conformities, and customer concerns
* Monitor quality performance through audits, management reviews, and customer feedback, ensuring corrective actions are completed
* Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation
* Own and evolve the Business Management System (BMS)
* Plan, manage, and execute internal and external audit schedules
* Produce quality reports, metrics, and continuous improvement plans
Requirement for a Quality Assurance Manager
* Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, or similar) or equivalent experience
* Proven experience implementing and managing Quality Management Systems
* Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal audit accreditation
* Experience leading internal and external audits
* Ability to define and maintain quality standards, procedures, and specifications
* Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection, reporting, and statistical analysis
* Excellent documentation and communication skills
* Demonstrated track record of delivering projects to completion
* Experience with electronics manufacturing (PCB, PCBA, circuits)
* Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or similar standards
* Understanding of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE)
* Knowledge of risk management methodologies (e.g. FMEA)
* Experience in product compliance and regulatory requirements
* Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
If you are interested in the Quality Assurance Manager position, please apply today
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year