Operational Quality Manager

Scantec Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Operational Quality Manager to lead its Quality function within a specialist engineering company. This role involves ensuring the highest quality standards in the manufacturing of bespoke equipment for the nuclear sector. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, embed robust quality systems, and lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to operational quality and inspection. With a focus on continuous improvement and compliance, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence quality practices in a niche manufacturing environment where safety is paramount.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Company reward schemes

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Proven record of Quality Management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and Lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and improvement of quality assurance processes.
• Conduct regular quality audits and manage quality teams.

Skills

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

ISO Standards

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Management Systems

Education

Degree in Quality, Engineering, Nuclear

Tools

Calibration Control Systems

Quality Related Software

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about setting and maintaining the highest quality standards in a complex, safety-critical industry?

Do you thrive in a hands-on leadership role where precision, compliance, and continuous improvement are essential?

We are looking for an experienced Operational Quality Manager to lead the Quality function within a specialist engineering company at the forefront of designing and manufacturing bespoke equipment for the nuclear industry.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly specialised organisation dedicated to supplying containment systems, shielding doors, gloveboxes, and mechanical handling equipment to some of the UK’s most high-profile nuclear projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that these products meet exacting standards of quality, performance, and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with Department Leads, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for operational quality and inspection. You will drive process improvements and embed robust quality systems that support the full product lifecycle.

This role is ideal for a quality professional who combines technical excellence with strong leadership and thrives in a niche manufacturing environment where quality and safety are paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation and improvement of quality assurance processes that align with manufacturing standards and client requirements.
• Use root cause analysis to develop preventative action plans and diagnose non-conformities.
• Conduct regular quality audits and inspections.
• Manage team of quality professionals including inspection and operational quality teams. Establish KPI’s, facilitate training programs, ensure SQEP protocols are followed and manage team admin tasks.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and other departments and represent Quality department in production meetings.
• Foster culture of continuous improvement through reporting, lean manufacturing principles and feedback.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven record of Quality Management in a manufacturing environment (essential)
• Already have or willing to obtain SC clearance (essential)
• Degree in a relevant discipline (Quality, Engineering, Nuclear etc)
• Strong understanding of ISO standards, Sigma Six/Lean practice
• Quality Management systems experience (process audits, root cause analysis)
• Desirable: understanding of calibration control systems/quality related software programmes

What We Offer:

• A leadership role with significant scope to influence and enhance the Quality department of a Nuclear Manufacturing business.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where your expertise will make a real impact.
• Competitive salary and package including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pension contributions, life insurance and company reward schemes.
• Flexible working pattern that allows you to control your schedule.

If you are a motivated Quality professional with the passion and drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a team that is shaping the future of quality in the nuclear manufacturing sector.