We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing business, near Christchurch, serving highly regulated industries, including aerospace and other advanced engineering sectors. This is a full-time, site-based position responsible for leading and developing the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements while driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring the business remains audit-ready at all times.
Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
* Ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
* Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits, accreditation assessments, and customer quality reviews.
* Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and drive effective root cause analysis.
* Monitor, analyse, and report on quality performance metrics and KPIs.
* Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
* Support new product introduction activities from a quality perspective.
* Provide guidance, coaching, and training on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
* Liaise directly with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies on quality-related matters.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Ideal Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role within aerospace, precision engineering, manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry.
* Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality standards, with experience maintaining and improving compliant systems.
* Experience with ISO 9001 is essential; aerospace standards such as AS9100 / EN9100 and NADCAP would be highly advantageous.
* Previous aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
* Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, FMEA, Control Plans, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
* Experience planning, conducting, and supporting internal, supplier, customer, and third-party audits.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
* Technical manufacturing experience or exposure to any of the following processes would be advantageous:
* Welding
* CNC Machining
* Heat Treatment
* Sheet Metal Fabrication
* Paint / Surface Finishing Processes
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
* Demonstrable experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Proficiency with quality management software and Microsoft Office applications.
Salary
£60K - £65K
If you could be interested in this fantastic Quality Manager opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year