Manufacturing Quality Manager

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gene-sequencing technology is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager to oversee QA and QC functions across multiple sites. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISO standards, managing a team, and fostering a quality-centric culture within manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in production quality management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years managing production quality teams in ISO environments.
• Experience with quality assurance in electronic devices and manufacturing processes.
• Proven leadership of teams >5 members.

Responsibilities

• Manage all QA and QC activities at UK manufacturing sites.
• Ensure achievement of quality objectives and maintenance of ISO accreditations.
• Develop strong relationships with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven quality management

Education

HND or higher in relevant science or engineering field

Job description

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Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) and its subsidiary Oxford Nanopore Diagnostics (OND) develop, manufacture, and sell products based on ONT’s nanopore-based next generation gene-sequencing (NGS) technology. The company markets its products globally, including research use only (RUO) and IVD markets, and operates under two Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485-OND & ISO 9001-ONT).

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Quality Manager will oversee the QA and QC functions across four production sites, managing a team that includes two QA heads and four QC staff. Reporting to the Senior Director of QA, the role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, supporting the QMS, and fostering a quality-centric culture within manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all QA and QC activities at UK manufacturing sites, supporting the Senior Director of QA.
• Ensure achievement of quality objectives and maintenance of ISO 9001 & 13485 accreditation.
• Develop strong relationships with manufacturing teams and support internal/external audits.
• Review and approve processes, documents, and records related to production.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND or higher in relevant science or engineering field.
• Qualified lead auditor (desirable).
• Minimum 10 years managing production quality teams in ISO 9001, 13485, or similar environments, with experience across electronics, cleanroom processes, and related manufacturing areas.
• Experience with quality assurance in electronic devices, software, chemical reagents, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven leadership of teams >5 members and experience in data-driven quality management.

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours

• Deep understanding of ISO standards (e.g., 9001, 13485).
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence at senior levels and develop solutions in fast-paced environments.

About Us

Oxford Nanopore aims to enable accessible, real-time analysis of DNA and RNA globally, with a technology used in over 100 countries. Founded in 2005, the company employs over 1,000 staff worldwide.