Group Quality Manager

Brigade Electronics Group Plc; Dartford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Fitness membership

Private medical

EAP & wellbeing

Pension match

Death in service

Charity day off

25 days holiday

Job summary

Brigade Electronics Group Plc is seeking an experienced Group Quality Manager to head the global Quality function and strengthen management systems across the group. The role focuses on maintaining ISO certifications, leading audits, and driving continuous improvement with suppliers and internal teams.

You will oversee Conformity of Production, APQP/PPAP processes, and ensure effective CAPA programs while traveling to international subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a quality function in engineering/manufacturing/automotive environments.
• Minimum three years managing ISO 9001 in B2B/B2C settings.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other standards.
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, CoP).

Responsibilities

• Lead global Quality function and ensure compliance across Brigade and subsidiaries.
• Maintain Business Management Systems and ISO certifications.
• Oversee audits, certifications and drive process improvements.
• Lead supplier quality management and new product introduction support.
• Investigate quality issues with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and manage a high-performing global Quality team.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001 compliance

Audit management

Supplier quality

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Brigade Electronics Group Plc is a trusted, multi-national, multi-award-winning global market leader developing innovative vehicle safety systems for commercial vehicles and mobile machinery.

Our cutting-edge technologies help prevent collisions, protect vulnerable road users and save lives worldwide. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Group Quality Manager to lead our global Quality function, strengthen our business management systems and drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement across the Group.

The Position

• Reporting to the Group Head of Programmes & Product Support, you will lead the global Quality function, ensuring consistent quality standards, compliance and continuous improvement across Brigade and its international subsidiaries.
• Take ownership of the Group's Business Management Systems, maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other applicable international standards.
• Lead product quality and compliance activities, including Conformity of Production (CoP), APQP, PPAP, PSW, MSA, SPC and IMDS requirements.
• Oversee internal and external audits, maintaining relevant certifications and driving improvements in processes, systems and performance.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of quality issues and customer complaints, ensuring effective root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Work closely with suppliers, customers and internal teams to support supplier assessments, new product introductions and ongoing product quality improvements.
• Lead, coach and develop the global Quality team, building a high-performing culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support international subsidiaries in implementing Group quality processes, ensuring consistency while adapting to local business requirements.
• Provide quality and compliance advice to the Board, senior management and wider business, supporting strategic decision-making and operational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality performance reporting, KPIs, lessons learned and the development of efficient, effective processes.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing a Quality function or leading quality management systems within an engineering, manufacturing, automotive or related technical environment.
• Minimum three years' practical experience managing and maintaining ISO 9001 compliance within B2B and B2C environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant management standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards and methodologies, including IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP and Conformity of Production.
• Experience managing internal and external audits, maintaining certifications and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of supplier quality management, product compliance, root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Demonstrable experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex quality challenges and deliver practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior leadership and collaborate across international teams.
• A proactive, commercially aware and results-driven approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Willingness to travel to Brigade's international subsidiaries as required.
• Competitive salary + bonus
• Fitness Membership – up to £60/month
• Private Medical Health via Benenden Health + Virtual Medical Care (Help@Hand)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & wellbeing support
• Pension – up to 5% matched
• 4x Death in Service cover
• Corporate Charity Day Off
• 25 days' holiday, increasing with service

Why Brigade?

Join a company that saves lives and helps make roads safer for everyone.

At Brigade, ACTION is our set of values Aspirational, Customer Centric, One Team, Innovate, Own It and Now. These values guide how we work, collaborate and deliver for our customers.

If you're an experienced Quality leader ready to take ownership of global quality standards, drive continuous improvement and lead a high-performing international team, we'd love to hear from you.