Brigade Electronics Group Plc is a trusted, multi-national, multi-award-winning global market leader developing innovative vehicle safety systems for commercial vehicles and mobile machinery.
Our cutting-edge technologies help prevent collisions, protect vulnerable road users and save lives worldwide. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Group Quality Manager to lead our global Quality function, strengthen our business management systems and drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement across the Group.
The Position
- Reporting to the Group Head of Programmes & Product Support, you will lead the global Quality function, ensuring consistent quality standards, compliance and continuous improvement across Brigade and its international subsidiaries.
- Take ownership of the Group's Business Management Systems, maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other applicable international standards.
- Lead product quality and compliance activities, including Conformity of Production (CoP), APQP, PPAP, PSW, MSA, SPC and IMDS requirements.
- Oversee internal and external audits, maintaining relevant certifications and driving improvements in processes, systems and performance.
- Lead the investigation and resolution of quality issues and customer complaints, ensuring effective root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventative measures.
- Work closely with suppliers, customers and internal teams to support supplier assessments, new product introductions and ongoing product quality improvements.
- Lead, coach and develop the global Quality team, building a high-performing culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Support international subsidiaries in implementing Group quality processes, ensuring consistency while adapting to local business requirements.
- Provide quality and compliance advice to the Board, senior management and wider business, supporting strategic decision-making and operational objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement through quality performance reporting, KPIs, lessons learned and the development of efficient, effective processes.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing a Quality function or leading quality management systems within an engineering, manufacturing, automotive or related technical environment.
- Minimum three years' practical experience managing and maintaining ISO 9001 compliance within B2B and B2C environments.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant management standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301.
- Knowledge of automotive quality standards and methodologies, including IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP and Conformity of Production.
- Experience managing internal and external audits, maintaining certifications and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of supplier quality management, product compliance, root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Demonstrable experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex quality challenges and deliver practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior leadership and collaborate across international teams.
- A proactive, commercially aware and results-driven approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Willingness to travel to Brigade's international subsidiaries as required.
- Competitive salary + bonus
- Fitness Membership – up to £60/month
- Private Medical Health via Benenden Health + Virtual Medical Care (Help@Hand)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & wellbeing support
- Pension – up to 5% matched
- 4x Death in Service cover
- Corporate Charity Day Off
- 25 days' holiday, increasing with service
Why Brigade?
Join a company that saves lives and helps make roads safer for everyone.
At Brigade, ACTION is our set of values Aspirational, Customer Centric, One Team, Innovate, Own It and Now. These values guide how we work, collaborate and deliver for our customers.
If you're an experienced Quality leader ready to take ownership of global quality standards, drive continuous improvement and lead a high-performing international team, we'd love to hear from you.
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Group Quality Manager in Dartford employer: Brigade Electronics Group Plc
Brigade Electronics Group Plc is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets purpose. As a leader in vehicle safety systems, employees are part of a mission that saves lives and enhances road safety globally. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on employee growth and development, Brigade fosters a collaborative culture that empowers its team to excel and make a meaningful impact.
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Brigade Electronics Group Plc Recruitment Team
