Leeds-Based QA & Supplier Quality Lead — Manufacturing

E262 Sulzer Pumps (UK) Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Medicash Health Cash Plan

33 days’ holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping, entertainment &

Job summary

Sulzer Pumps (UK) Ltd. in Leeds is seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead and develop the Quality Assurance function across manufacturing ops and a global supply base.

You will lead a team of 4 direct reports and influence a wider quality network, ensuring compliance and customer confidence. The role offers exposure to complex engineered pumps and requires strong stakeholder management and experience in ITPs, QA systems, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven Quality Assurance leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in supplier quality management and complex engineered products.
• Knowledge of NDT techniques and quality standards is desirable.
• Understanding of quality management systems and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality for Leeds manufacturing facility.
• Develop and maintain quality strategies, policies and procedures.
• Manage and develop a high performing Quality and Supplier Quality team.
• Drive supplier quality across a global supply chain.
• Ensure robust quality planning through Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Lead investigations into quality issues and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Project Management.
• Oversee auditing activities, compliance reviews and continuous improvement.
• Ensure application of inspection and testing methodologies, including NDT where applicable.
• Support customer inspections and quality reviews.

Skills

Quality Assurance leadership

Supplier quality management

NDT knowledge

Knowledge of fabrication, machining &

Job description

Sulzer Pumps (UK) Ltd. in Leeds is seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead and develop the Quality Assurance function across manufacturing ops and a global supply base.

You will lead a team of 4 direct reports and influence a wider quality network, ensuring compliance and customer confidence. The role offers exposure to complex engineered pumps and requires strong stakeholder management and experience in ITPs, QA systems, and continuous improvement.