Quality Manager in Aylesbury

Quality Assurance Manager

£58,000 - £63,000 DOE | Aylesbury (HP19) | Permanent, Full-time

Contek Recruitment are representing their client, a growing and ambitious engineering manufacturer operating within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

• Lead and develop the company Quality Management System (QMS)
• Maintain and continually improve ISO 9001 accreditation and associated procedures
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring actions are completed effectively and on time
• Take ownership of the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Produce and monitor quality metrics to identify trends, recurring issues and improvement opportunities
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Operations to improve quality performance
• Review existing subcontractors and support the approval and auditing of new suppliers
• Maintain high quality standards across welding, fabrication, machining and wider metalwork processes
• Develop, implement and maintain quality procedures, documentation and systems
• Provide training and guidance to wider teams on quality, problem-solving and improvement techniques
• Promote a strong quality culture throughout the organisation
• Drive LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve processes and reduce waste and non-conformances
• Work alongside the wider Quality team to maintain skills matrices and development plans
• Support compliance requirements within a highly regulated engineering environment
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of quality systems across the business

About You

• Proven experience within a senior Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager or similar position
• Strong experience within engineering, manufacturing or another highly regulated industry
• Proven knowledge and practical experience of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience working with welding, fabrication, machining and metalwork processes
• Strong understanding of NCR, root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Experience planning and leading internal and external audits
• Experience using LEAN, Continuous Improvement and structured problem-solving techniques
• Confident working across Engineering, Production, Procurement and Operations
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train, coach and influence wider teams
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach to quality and problem solving
• HND or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject is essential
• Degree-level STEM qualification would be advantageous
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Auditor accreditation would be advantageous
• Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear or other highly regulated industry experience would be advantageous
• Knowledge of AS9100, PED, ASME VIII and welding standards would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accreditation reviews, internal audits and external audits are planned and delivered on time
• Monitor and support the timely completion of root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Maintain consistently high quality standards across engineering and manufacturing operations
• Identify opportunities to reduce non-conformances and improve manufacturing processesSupport Operational Excellence through LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Work with the wider Quality team to maintain competency and development plans
• Ensure effective implementation and ongoing improvement of quality systems
• Work with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve quality issues

Benefits

• £58,000 - £63,000 salary DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• On-site parking
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Company social events
• Seasonal flu vaccinations

Contek Recruitment are acting as an employment agency/business in relation to this vacancy