Jobs in Botley

Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Salary: Up to £65,000

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking to take ownership of QA systems within a growing, technology-driven engineering environment?

This is an excellent opportunity to lead and develop quality processes across a business working on advanced hardware, software, and firmware products, with increasing focus on high-reliability and regulated markets.

The Role
As Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll take responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with industry standards while supporting engineering and product development teams.

You’ll act as the key point of contact for all QA-related activities, both internally and externally, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards are met across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and support progression toward additional standards
Act as the main QA contact for customers across pre-sales, production, and failure analysis
Identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues and non-conformities
Plan and manage internal and external audit activities
Monitor performance through audits, reviews, and customer feedback
Produce and maintain quality documentation, reports, and procedures
Support the development and continuous improvement of business processes
Work closely with engineering teams to ensure quality is embedded across the product lifecycle What We’re Looking For

Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, or similar
Strong experience with ISO9001 and quality management systems
Proven background in implementing and developing QMS/BMS systems
Experience leading internal and external audits
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and report data
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented approach
Hands-on mindset with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams Desirable Experience

Knowledge of automotive or high-reliability quality standards
Understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks
Experience within engineering or product development environments
Familiarity with product compliance and regulatory requirements Why Apply?

Opportunity to take full ownership of QA within a growing business
Work closely with engineering on cutting-edge product development
Play a key role in shaping quality standards and processes
Strong scope for career progression and long-term impact To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Lewis Phillips
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