At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance and compliance across multiple sites, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Company: Steatite, a leader in advanced technology solutions for demanding environments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, focus on safety and wellbeing, and opportunities for impactful career growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in quality management within a cutting-edge tech environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management systems and leadership in regulated industries.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Security Clearance: This role is subject to successful completion of SC clearance prior to commencement. Please review our Security Clearance Guidance for Applicants before applying.
About Us
At Steatite, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced technology solutions from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communications, antennas, and imaging systems. Our innovations operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, Steatite technology ensures critical systems perform reliably, consistently, and safely 24/7. Whether enabling scientific discovery in extreme conditions, transmitting high-bandwidth data across challenging terrain, processing vast volumes of traffic data, or supporting secure transactions on the move, our solutions are built to perform when it matters most. From day one, you will be part of an organisation that prioritises your safety and wellbeing, values your contribution, and is committed to making your career both rewarding and impactful.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality to provide strategic leadership across all Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Compliance activities within Steatite. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this senior leadership role will operate across our Redditch and Tewkesbury sites, supporting defence, industrial computing and transportation sectors within a highly regulated Tier One supply environment. You will be responsible for driving the quality strategy, strengthening compliance, leading continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring products and services consistently meet the highest customer and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the business Quality Strategy across multiple operational sites
- Lead and maintain Quality Management Systems aligned to AS9100, ISO9001, ISO14001 and defence-related standards
- Oversee internal and external audit programmes and ensure ongoing audit readiness
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, APQP and PPAP methodologies
- Monitor quality KPIs, risk management and operational performance metrics
- Lead supplier quality and customer quality activities
- Support digitalisation and optimisation of quality systems and reporting processes
- Provide leadership, coaching and development to the Quality team
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Programme Management teams
Head of Quality employer: Solid State PLC
Steatite is an exceptional employer that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of its employees while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. With a commitment to professional growth, you will have the opportunity to lead quality initiatives in a dynamic environment that supports critical technology solutions across diverse sectors. Working at our Redditch and Tewkesbury sites not only offers competitive benefits but also places you at the forefront of advancements in defence and industrial computing, ensuring your contributions make a meaningful impact.
