At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management and drive continuous improvement in a precision engineering environment.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer in aerospace, defence, and motorsport sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent day shift, and long-term career development.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing business focused on quality and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management within precision engineering and strong knowledge of relevant standards.
Mazco Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Bridgwater, supplying high-precision components into the aerospace, defence, oil & gas and motorsport sectors. We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead the company's Quality Management System and drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement across the business.
The Role
- Take ownership of the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, while leading all Quality Assurance, Quality Control and audit activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Ensure compliance with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- Lead internal, customer and third-party audits.
- Manage corrective actions, root cause investigations and non-conformances.
- Oversee inspection, calibration and quality control processes.
- Develop quality objectives, KPIs and management reviews.
- Ensure compliance with customer, statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Manage supplier quality, approvals and supplier audits.
- Act as the main quality contact for customers and support customer audits.
- Analyse quality data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote Lean Manufacturing and best practice throughout the business.
- Lead, mentor and develop the Quality team.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production and Procurement to improve processes.
About You
- Previous experience as a Quality Manager within precision engineering.
- Background in aerospace, defence, motorsport, oil & gas or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- Experience managing Integrated Management Systems.
- Proven experience leading internal and external audits.
- Strong understanding of Quality Assurance, Quality Control and continuous improvement.
- Experience using quality tools such as 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC and FAIRs.
- Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Permanent day shift.
- Opportunity to join a growing precision engineering business.
- Long-term career development.
- Supportive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
If you're an experienced Quality Manager looking for your next challenge within a high-specification manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Quality Manager in Bridgwater employer: Mazco Recruitment
Join a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Bridgwater, where you will play a pivotal role in driving quality and compliance within a supportive team environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and long-term career development, this company offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead a dedicated Quality team in a high-specification manufacturing setting. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in sectors such as aerospace and defence while enjoying a permanent day shift.
