Full-Time | 39 Hours per Week | £40,000 per annum
A well-established precision engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality Lead to lead and continuously improve its quality systems across the business.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with production, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities of the Quality Lead
- Maintain an effective and compliant Quality Management System across the business
- Ensure compliance with Nadcap, AS9100, ISO standards, and applicable customer standards (current and in progress)
- Work closely with Inspection and Machine Operators to produce FAIRs
- Coordinate laboratory testing for parts requiring external analysis in line with customer requirements
- Support Inspection with First-Off and Final Inspection where required
- Oversee recast examination samples, including component cutting and preparation
- Validate recast samples to ensure freedom from damage and compliance with specifications
- Organise recast examinations with approved external laboratories
- Review and validate recast examination certificates to ensure accuracy and specification compliance
- Raise and manage NCRs, Corrective Actions (CAs), Continuous Improvements (CIs), and associated quality documentation
- Maintain all quality-related logs including NCR, CA, CI registers
- Carry out internal calibrations in line with procedures and ensure records remain up to date
- Oversee external calibration activities in accordance with calibration procedures
- Ensure machine maintenance checklists are completed and signed regularly
- Maintain the Jig & Fixture Register, ensuring accuracy and currency
- Sign off Contract Reviews where required
Inspections, Audits & Reporting
- Complete end-of-month quality and maintenance checks, including:
- Post-EDM liquid maintenance checks and records
- Ultrasonic tank cleaner maintenance documentation
- Wire erosion machine conductivity testing
- Inspection table light testing (1000 lux requirement)
- Compile and maintain monthly and end-of-month performance charts, including:
- Internal PPM
- Internal Defective PPM
- External Defective PPM
- Sales Delivery performance
- PPM delivered to customer
- Organise, maintain, and participate in quarterly Management Reviews with senior management
Documentation & Procedures
- Maintain an up-to-date log of customer standards and specifications
- Ensure all quality documentation is complete, accurate, legible, and compliant with procedures
- Sign and stamp documentation where required
- Ensure all paperwork (digital and physical) is stored correctly in line with document control procedures
- Follow all documented procedures relating to forms, logs, and quality records
- Identify training needs and notify appropriate personnel when procedures or documentation are not fully understood
- Highlight and report any errors found within quality documentation
General Responsibilities of a Quality Lead
- Maintain a tidy and organised work area, ensuring tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures are returned to designated locations
- Dispose of packaging and consumables appropriately
- Take responsibility for equipment assigned
- Work safely at all times, using appropriate PPE and safe handling practices
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement, identifying and suggesting improvements across quality and operations
Additional Information
- Hours: 39 hours per week
- Salary: £40,000 per annum
This role as a Quality Lead offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing and technically focused manufacturing environment.
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