At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance systems and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Innovative engineering firm in Fareham, focused on cutting-edge sensing products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Hands-on leadership role with excellent growth potential in the electronics sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality management within a multidisciplinary team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and proven experience in Quality Management Systems.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Fareham who will sit within a multidisciplinary engineering team developing hardware, software, and firmware for innovative sensing products. As Quality Assurance Manager, you will take ownership of the company’s quality systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 while supporting the transition toward automotive standards including IATF 16949 (ISO/TS 16949), ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, and AEC-Q100. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone with a background in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or NPI Engineering within electronics (PCB/PCBA, circuits, or related fields), who has progressed into quality management.
Key Responsibilities of a Quality Assurance Manager
- Lead and develop the company’s Quality Assurance systems in collaboration with engineering teams
- Drive compliance with ISO 9001 and support implementation of automotive standards and frameworks
- Act as the primary QA interface with customers, supporting pre‑sales, qualification, certification, production delivery, and failure analysis activities
- Identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues, non‑conformities, and customer concerns
- Monitor quality performance through audits, management reviews, and customer feedback, ensuring corrective actions are completed
- Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation
- Own and evolve the Business Management System (BMS)
- Plan, manage, and execute internal and external audit schedules
- Produce quality reports, metrics, and continuous improvement plans
Requirement for a Quality Assurance Manager
- Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, or similar) or equivalent experience
- Proven experience implementing and managing Quality Management Systems
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal audit accreditation
- Experience leading internal and external audits
- Ability to define and maintain quality standards, procedures, and specifications
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection, reporting, and statistical analysis
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Demonstrated track record of delivering projects to completion
- Experience with electronics manufacturing (PCB, PCBA, circuits)
- Familiarity with IPC‑A‑610, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, or similar standards
- Understanding of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE)
- Knowledge of risk management methodologies (e.g., FMEA)
- Experience in product compliance and regulatory requirements
- Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
Quality Assurance Manager in Fareham, Hampshire employer: Energy Jobline CVL
As a Quality Assurance Manager in Fareham, you will join a dynamic and innovative engineering team dedicated to developing cutting-edge sensing products. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while also offering competitive benefits and a commitment to quality excellence. With a focus on compliance with industry standards and a hands-on leadership approach, we provide a rewarding environment for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the electronics sector.
