Quality Assurance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Quality Manager to lead quality, health & safety, and environmental management in a dynamic engineering consultancy. This pivotal role involves shaping quality standards and driving continuous improvement in a project-based environment focused on electronic products. With a commitment to fostering a friendly and inclusive culture, the company offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career growth. If you are a self-motivated professional with a passion for quality and compliance, this role could be your next big step.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Friendly, Inclusive Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Regular Team Events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior QHSE roles within consultancy or project-based environments.
• Experience with electronic product development and small-scale manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve QHSE systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Oversee audits and implement corrective actions to improve quality processes.

Skills

QHSE Management

ISO 9001

Auditing

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate Calibre

Industry-Trained Experience

Tools

Document Management System

Job description

Job Description

We're Hiring: Quality Manager | Engineering Consultancy

Cambridgeshire / Essex Border (Hybrid - min. 3 days on site)

Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a proactive Quality professional with a passion for continuous improvement? Join a leading engineering consultancy at a pivotal time of transformation and help shape the future of quality, safety, and compliance in a fast-paced, project-based environment focused on the development and small-scale manufacture of electronic products.

About the Role

As Quality Manager, you'll take ownership of all aspects of quality, health & safety, and environmental (QHSE) management. From leading audits to implementing a new Document Management System, you'll ensure our systems meet high standards while adding commercial value.

You'll report directly to the SVP Engineering and work across teams to embed best practices and drive performance. This role is ideal for someone with consultancy or -for-service experience who enjoys autonomy and impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead and evolve QHSE systems (ISO 9001 essential)
• Oversee internal/external audits and corrective actions
• Improve and implement quality processes across engineering projects
• Ensure safety, compliance, and risk management across the business
• Support environmental strategy and drive sustainable practices
• Help roll out a new Document Management System

What We're Looking For

• Graduate calibre or industry-trained experience, ideally with a technical background
• Proven experience in senior QHSE roles within a consultancy/project-based environment
• Experience working with electronic product development and small-scale manufacture
• Experience with either a Tier One or Prime manufacturer of electronics is welcome
• Strong communicator, self-motivated, solution-focused
• Experience with ISO accreditations and familiarity with export controls (training available)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Flexible hybrid working
• Friendly, inclusive culture with regular team events
• Career growth in a respected, forward-thinking consultancy
• Easy access to Cambridge and surrounding areas

Ready to make your mark?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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