Director Of Quality

Director Of Quality | Cambridgeshire | £NEG
Exciting opportunity to lead the quality assurance and control functions within the UK manufacturing to high standards in alignment with business objectives. Reporting to the UK Managing Director and US Quality Director, you will manage a team dedicated to continuous improvement, compliance, and quality management across all stages of the production process. You'll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, managing quality audits, enhancing process improvements, and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements working closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and supply chain, to ensure the seamless delivery of quality products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and lead the quality strategy for the UK manufacturing facility
2. Foster a culture of quality throughout the organisation, ensuring all team members deliver high-quality products
3. Provide leadership, mentoring, and development opportunities to the UK quality team
4. Ensure regulatory standards and compliance with UK and international quality ISO 9001
5. Oversee the implementation of the QMS, audit-ready for internal & external inspections
6. Manage risk assessments, regulatory reporting, and corrective actions
7. Lead the quality control processes for the entire production lifecycle
8. Establish, maintain, continuously improve product quality standards and operational processes
9. Review, analyse and resolve quality issues and non-conformances
10. Champion root cause analysis & corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to improve product quality & efficiency
11. Collaborate and share best practices with US, resolve issues, & ensure consistency in standards across regions
12. Communicate regularly with senior leadership on quality metrics, performance, and improvement initiatives
13. Provide timely reports to the Director, Quality (US) on KPIs, audit findings, and any emerging quality concerns
14. Oversee the selection, evaluation & performance management of suppliers adhere to quality standards
15. Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve processes that affect product quality
16. Provide support to other facilities in terms of UK supplier performance
17. Develop and implement training programs ensuring that all employees adhere to standards and procedures
18. Stay current with industry trends and ensure the team is equipped with the latest quality tools
19. Help lead and drive the business expectations in culture throughout the business

Required Qualifications & Experience

You'll have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management with Masters or similar Calibre with 10+ years proven track record in quality management in the manufacturing industry leading a quality team. Possess an in-depth knowledge of QMS, methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), & industry regulations (ISO 9001, FDA) with strong leadership and management skills, ability to drive change and build high-performance teams.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership and familiarity with ERP and quality management software.

Desirable Skills

Exposure working in an international organization especially with US-based reporting lines with ideally certification in lean Six Sigma (Black Belt or Green Belt) or similar quality improvement methodologies with exposure with (APQP), (FMEA), and (SPC) working with new technology, robotics/automation and inline vision systems AM.

Personal Attributes

You'll be a strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels with high attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining quality standards at all times. Proactive, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based on exposure with performance-based bonus, comprehensive benefits package with healthcare and pension with opportunity for professional development and global exposure.