Quality Assurance Lead

Euro-projects Recruitment Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to oversee the quality management system at a manufacturing firm in Loughborough. Key responsibilities include managing ISO 9001 standards, developing quality policies, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with QMS and a strong attention to detail. This position offers a salary between £40K - £45K plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing ISO 9001 QMS and leading audits.
• Strong knowledge of quality control and compliance.
• Product testing.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence at all levels.
• Detail-driven, organised, and confident in analysing and reporting data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve an ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS.
• Manage audits and close out non-conformities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Support key sustainability and compliance initiatives.
• Oversee product testing and liaise with suppliers on compliance.
• Support NPD, Procurement, and Sales teams with quality standards.
• Deliver continuous improvements through data analysis and reporting.

Job description

Overview

Quality Assurance Lead, £40K - £45K, Loughborough, Leicester, Leicestershire. Established, successful, and growing SME manufacturing and product assembly business looking to appoint a Quality Assurance Lead. Salary commensurate with experience (£40K - £45K as a guide) + benefits. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Lead to lead a Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure products, processes, and supply chain meet the highest standards of compliance and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve an ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS.
• Manage audits (ISO 9001 & industry specific) and close out non-conformities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Support key sustainability and compliance initiatives including a carbon reduction plan.
• Oversee product testing and liaise with suppliers on compliance.
• Support NPD, Procurement, and Sales teams with quality standards.
• Deliver continuous improvements through data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing ISO 9001 QMS and leading audits.
• Strong knowledge of quality control and compliance.
• Product testing.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence at all levels.
• Detail-driven, organised, and confident in analysing and reporting data.

Location and how to apply

This Quality Assurance Lead role is commutable from Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Kegworth, Coalville, Ruddington, Castle Donington, Ashby de la Zouch, Long Eaton, Thurmaston, Desford, and surrounding areas.

To apply please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.