Global QA Leader — ISO 9001 & Continuous Improvement

Tld Europe; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TLD Europe, part of the ALVEST group, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the end-to-end quality system in line with the Quality Policy. You will oversee the QA team, manage inspections, supplier audits, and the ISO9001 framework while driving continuous improvement across functions and ensuring market-aligned quality across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong data interpretation, stakeholder influence, and hands-on leadership to deliver world-class quality and robust

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highly regulated, low volume, high specification assembly.
• ISO9001 Lead Auditor accreditation, ideally Internal Auditor qualification.
• Excellent communication skills across different time zones and cultures.
• Lean, 6 sigma, DMAIC and good working knowledge of CI Methodologies like Lean.
• Degree educated (BEng) in a relevant field; Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Quality Assurance team and maintain quality standards throughout the build and Green Tag (Quality Inspection) processes whilst “closing the loop” from in-service warranty claims ensuring there is full alignment to what is happening in the market and the overarching quality proposition.
• Manage the First Article Inspection including controlling all incoming inspection, warehouse picking inspection, assembly line self-inspection, and adjustment and testing routines.
• Supplier Quality Management whilst leading formal and informal audits of suppliers, perform supplier evaluation, and follow up improvement projects with the Supply Chain Department.
• Management of the Quality Management System and all associated Controlled Documents, Processes, and corrective-preventative actions. The QAM also facilitates the process for ISO9001 certification and internal/ external audits whilst engaging the Steering Committee on all aspects of ISO9001.
• A true Quality Advocate who demonstrates a hands‑on attitude and can implement change across a multitude of functions, influencing with authority, whilst aligning all departments with the shared commitment.
• The QAM establishes and enforces all required processes to improve our product and support from a quality, reliability, and continuous improvement point of view.
• CAPEX submission for quality tooling, etc. The QAM also is tasked with developing the department’s annual budget.
• Lead formal and informal audits of all materials, processes, products and systems as needed.
• Ensuring the quality proposition is known, clear and communicable with all resources aligned to the current market perspective.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean / CI

Education

BEng in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

ISO9001 Lead Auditor

Internal Auditor qualification

Tools

QMS software

MS Office

Documentation control

Job description

TLD Europe, part of the ALVEST group, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the end-to-end quality system in line with the Quality Policy. You will oversee the QA team, manage inspections, supplier audits, and the ISO9001 framework while driving continuous improvement across functions and ensuring market-aligned quality across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong data interpretation, stakeholder influence, and hands-on leadership to deliver world-class quality and robust