Quality Manager in Newport

Are you a Quality leader who is committed to developing people, supporting continuous improvement and making a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future? At Vestas' Isle of Wight manufacturing facility, you'll lead a skilled team of quality professionals and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of products that support the global energy transition. This is an opportunity to combine technical skills with people leadership, working in a collaborative environment where your knowledge, ideas and contributions will impact safety, quality, customer satisfaction and business performance.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Quality Manager to manage our Production Quality organization of engineers and technicians. In this role, you will coach and develop a motivated team, building capability, encouraging innovation, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best within a busy manufacturing environment which operates 24/7.

You will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving quality standards across the manufacturing site, ensuring full alignment with Vestas requirements and industry standards. By placing safety and quality at the center of all decisions, you will help enhance productivity, improve customer satisfaction, and support the delivery of high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Production Quality team.
• Oversee product and process quality across the factory to ensure consistent delivery of high standards.
• Manage preventive quality engineering and continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Maintain the local Quality Management System and ISO 9001 readiness.
• Manage internal, external, and customer quality audits.
• Use quality performance data and insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Represent Quality in strategic projects and stakeholder forums.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• ISO 9001 Internal or Lead Auditor certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification as a minimum.

Desirable additional qualifications:

• Experience with Quality Core Tools, including APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
• Black Belt certification.
• Quality certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Experience as a Quality Specialist, Non-conformity Case Handler, or Quality Approver.
• Experience in managing quality compliance, audits, and customer requirements.

Competencies

• Demonstrated quality ownership and governance mindset.
• Experience applying preventive quality engineering methodologies.
• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems and audit processes.
• Demonstrated structured problem-solving skills using methodologies such as A3, 8D and 5 Whys.
• Ability to build quality capabilities and support a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to engage, develop, and motivate teams.
• High level of technical knowledge within manufacturing and quality management.
• Demonstrates decision quality, delivers results, builds effective teams, and instills trust.

At Vestas, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion help our business thrive and lead to better solutions. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you believe this role matches your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed requirement.

What We Offer

Located on the beautiful Isle of Wight, this role offers the opportunity to combine a rewarding career with a beautiful coastal lifestyle, welcoming local community and easy access to the South Coast. At Vestas, you'll join a purpose-driven organization focused on powering the solution for a more sustainable future.

• Attractive pay, annual bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare and dental plan.
• Pension scheme with 7.5% employer contribution.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment where your contributions matter.
• The opportunity to advance renewable energy through leading manufacturing and quality leadership.

Our commitment to a fair hiring. At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number).

DEIB Statement: At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion.