Quality Assurance Manager

Verso Recruitment Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group in Fareham, UK, seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to own the QMS, drive compliance with ISO9001, and support engineering and product development teams across hardware, software and firmware.

You will lead internal and external audits, manage quality documentation, and partner with engineering to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle, shaping standards and processes with scope for career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Computer Science or similar.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and quality management systems.
• Experience implementing and developing QMS/BMS systems.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Ability to analyse data and report findings clearly.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Structured, methodical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative mindset with engineering teams on quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and support progression toward additional standards.
• Act as the main QA contact for customers across pre-sales, production, and failure analysis.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues and non-conformities.
• Plan and manage internal and external audit activities.
• Monitor performance through audits, reviews, and customer feedback.
• Produce and maintain quality documentation, reports, and procedures.
• Work with engineering to embed quality across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Structured approach

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Degree in Engineering/ Electronics/ Physics/ CS

Job description

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking to take ownership of QA systems within a growing, technology-driven engineering environment?

This is an excellent opportunity to lead and develop quality processes across a business working on advanced hardware, software, and firmware products, with increasing focus on high-reliability and regulated markets.

The Role

As Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll take responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with industry standards while supporting engineering and product development teams.

You’ll act as the key point of contact for all QA-related activities, both internally and externally, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards are met across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and support progression toward additional standards
• Act as the main QA contact for customers across pre-sales, production, and failure analysis
• Identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues and non-conformities
• Plan and manage internal and external audit activities
• Monitor performance through audits, reviews, and customer feedback
• Produce and maintain quality documentation, reports, and procedures
• Support the development and continuous improvement of business processes
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure quality is embedded across the product lifecycle

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, or similar
• Strong experience with ISO9001 and quality management systems
• Proven background in implementing and developing QMS/BMS systems
• Experience leading internal and external audits
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and report data
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented approach
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Knowledge of automotive or high-reliability quality standards
• Understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks
• Experience within engineering or product development environments
• Familiarity with product compliance and regulatory requirements

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to take full ownership of QA within a growing business
• Work closely with engineering on cutting-edge product development
• Play a key role in shaping quality standards and processes
• Strong scope for career progression and long-term impact