Lead Quality Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer in Rochester to head the Quality function and drive the company’s continuous improvement initiatives. You will own the QMS, lead audits, manage supplier quality and customer complaints, and mentor a growing team.

The role demands seniority with autonomy to shape quality strategy and deliver improvements across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, QMS and auditing.
• Confident leading teams and driving improvements.
• Looking for a senior role with autonomy and progression.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Quality team.
• Taking ownership of the QMS and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Managing audits, supplier quality and customer complaints.
• Driving continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001

Auditing

Continuous improvement

Team management

Job description

Lead Quality Engineer

Competitive Salary + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Rochester (Commutable from Chatham, Gillingham, Gravesend, Sittingbourne and Maidstone)

Are you a Quality Engineer, Quality Manager or experienced Quality professional looking to step into a senior position where you can take ownership of a Quality function?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to become the technical lead within a growing manufacturing business, where you will have the autonomy to lead projects, develop your team and drive quality standards across the company.

This well-established business specialises in the design and manufacture of electrical distribution equipment for a range of demanding applications. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Quality Lead to strengthen their team and drive continuous improvement throughout the business.

The Role

• Leading and developing the Quality team
• Taking ownership of the QMS and ISO 9001 compliance
• Managing audits, supplier quality and customer complaints
• Driving continuous improvement across the business

The Person

• Quality experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, QMS and auditing
• Confident leading teams and driving improvements
• Looking for a senior role with autonomy and progression

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates