Engineering Quality Manager

Dorchester Search & Selection; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester Search & Selection is seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead our quality function and support development of capabilities at our Stoke-on-Trent facility. You will drive QMS compliance with AS/EN9100 and ISO 9001 while coordinating audits and improvement programs.

You will oversee policy development, supplier quality, risk management and KPI reporting, ensuring rigorous quality standards across aerospace and regulated manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• A recognized qualification in quality management or QMS.
• Qualified AS/EN9100 and ISO 9001 internal auditor.
• Experience in aerospace, polymers, composites, chemicals or precision manufacturing.
• At least five years in quality within aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience as Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of AS/EN9100 and ISO 9001.
• Experience in supplier approval, monitoring, auditing and development.
• Understanding of aerospace product safety, risk, configuration management and traceability.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and problem-solving skills.
• High competence in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• On-site work at Stoke-on-Trent facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS per AS/EN9100 and ISO 9001.
• Interpret quality standard requirements and embed into policies, procedures and controls.
• Develop and maintain the quality manual, procedures, work instructions and records.
• Maintain a risk-based internal audit programme covering QMS and manufacturing.
• Conduct and document QMS, process and product audits.
• Identify gaps and lead improvement programmes.
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor quality audits as required.
• Coordinate preparation for AS/EN9100 and ISO 9001 audits and surveillance.
• Organise and support management reviews with proper inputs/outputs.
• Establish quality objectives and KPIs aligned with business and customer needs.
• Monitor QMS performance and report risks and opportunities to senior management.
• Promote awareness of customer requirements and product quality across the business.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

AS/EN9100

ISO 9001

Supplier quality

Risk management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Report writing

On-site work

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Quality management qualification

AS/EN9100 internal auditor

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

The company Develops and manufactures high-performance materials and components for demanding engineering applications. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we supply technically advanced material solutions to customers operating in aerospace and other highly regulated international markets. We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead our quality function and support the continued development of our capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the company’s Quality Management System in accordance with AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001.
• Interpret the requirements of quality standards and ensure they are effectively incorporated into company policies, procedures and operational controls.
• Develop and maintain the quality manual, procedures, work instructions, forms and supporting records.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit programme covering the Quality Management System, manufacturing processes and products.
• Conduct and document QMS, process and product audits.
• Identify gaps between current practices and quality standard requirements and lead the resulting improvement programme.
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor quality audits where required.
• Work with purchasing and suppliers to address recurring quality issues and improve performance.
• Co-ordinate preparation for AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001 certification, surveillance and recertification audits.
• Organise and support management reviews, ensuring inputs, outputs and resulting actions meet the requirements of the standard.
• Establish quality objectives and key performance indicators aligned with business and customer requirements.
• Monitor QMS performance and report significant risks, trends and improvement opportunities to senior management.
• Promote awareness of customer requirements, product quality and individual accountability throughout the business.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• A recognised qualification in quality management or Quality Management Systems.
• Qualified AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001 internal and external auditor.
• Experience within polyimides, polymers, composites, chemicals or precision component manufacturing.
• At least five years’ quality experience within an aerospace, precision engineering or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience operating at Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer or equivalent level.
• Strong practical knowledge of AS/EN9100 and ISO 9001.
• Experience in supplier approval, monitoring, auditing and development.
• Understanding of aerospace product safety, operational risk, configuration management and traceability requirements.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and problem-solving skills.
• High competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to work on site at the company’s Stoke-on-Trent facility.