At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management across two sites, ensuring compliance and driving improvements.
- Company: Join a dynamic engineering and manufacturing team focused on quality excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a supportive culture await you!
- Why this job: Shape quality standards and mentor a passionate team in a thriving environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in quality management with a proven track record of improvements.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our engineering and manufacturing clients are seeking a UK Quality Manager to join their growing team. The UK Quality Manager will split their time across 2 sites: Farnborough and Fareham, so you must be commutable and able to visit both.
Production & RMA Quality
- Define and ensure compliance with workmanship standards across both sites, including but not limited to painting, plating, welding (Def Stan), IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
- Align and harmonise technician training and SOPs in partnership with production teams and Quality Engineers at each site.
- Facilitate cross-site learning and standardisation of quality controls.
Supplier Quality
- Monitor and report supplier performance and lead quality improvement activities with Procurement to reduce failure costs.
- Drive standardisation of supplier performance metrics and feedback loops.
- Ensure continued ISO 9001 certification for both sites, with all internal audits and management reviews completed on schedule.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable mandatory environmental legislation at both sites and maintain necessary records in line with legal requirements.
- Ensure legal and company H&S responsibilities are met at both sites.
- Conduct and review H&S risk assessments, policies, and accident investigations.
- Ensure near-miss and incident reporting is consistent and leads to meaningful action.
- Manage the customer complaints process ensuring swift response, investigation, resolution, and communication.
- Support the customer satisfaction survey process and maintain all customer-specific quality documentation.
Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and support Quality Engineers and supporting roles across both sites.
- Set and monitor individual and team objectives, including daily/weekly priorities.
- Conduct performance reviews and escalate concerns where appropriate.
3 years+ experience within a quality management position. Demonstratable track record of quality improvements and rework reduction.
Working hours: 38 hours per week Monday-Friday. Must be able to travel to both Farnborough and Fareham.
Manager/Quality Manager in Southampton employer: Latitude Recruitment
As a UK Quality Manager, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong focus on quality standards and compliance across two vibrant sites in Farnborough and Fareham, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that your contributions are valued and recognised. Enjoy competitive benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and the opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated team, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
