Quality Assurance Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of ISO 9001:2015 experience and a proven track record in quality management systems. Responsibilities include conducting audits, maintaining quality documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role promotes continuous improvement initiatives and fosters a quality culture across operations.

Benefits

4 day work week, Monday - Thursday

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as ISO 9001:2015 Management Representative.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, preferably in machining environments.
• Proven experience in leading audits and maintaining quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ISO 9001:2015 Management Representative ensuring system compliance.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits.
• Maintain quality management systems and documentation.
• Act as primary quality representative for customer feedback.

Skills

ISO 9001:2015 experience

Quality management system maintenance

Customer relationship management

Job description

Job Description

Looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our QA team at a fast-paced production facility. We need a professional who can ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and safety. If you're passionate about process improvement and have a proven track record of implementing effective quality control systems, we want to hear from you.

• 4 DAY WORK WEEK, Monday - Thursday

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the ISO 9001:2015 Management Representative, ensuring system compliance, certification, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Plan, conduct, and lead internal audits; coordinate and support external audits with customers, registrars, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain and improve quality management systems and documentation.
• Act as the primary customer-facing representative for quality, managing feedback, complaints, and corrective actions.
• Generate and report metrics aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Oversee contract review and configuration control processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations including NAFTA, ITAR, RoHS, REACH, and Conflict Minerals. Interpret mechanical drawings and define quality plans for manufacturing and inspection.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate quality standards throughout operations.
• Support industry-specific requirements across military, aerospace, and automotive standards including APQP and PPAP.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, training, and a strong quality culture across the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ISO 9001:2015 experience with the ability to act as a Management Representative.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in machining or screw machine environments.
• Proven experience maintaining quality management systems and leading internal/external audits.
• Strong background in customer-facing roles, with excellent communication and relationship management skills.