Quality Assurance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager to join a leading heavy manufacturing business in Wigan. The role involves managing inspection teams to ensure compliance with quality standards while leading continuous improvement initiatives across various engineering projects. This position suits a qualified individual adept at influencing high-profile projects and bringing expertise in welding and inspection to enhance operational excellence.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Assistance scheme

Rewards program

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical background in welding and engineering.
• Experience with document management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA and QC inspection teams.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement improvements.
• Compile quality documentation as per client specs.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Education

ISO 9001 Auditing Qualification

Knowledge of ISO 3834

Knowledge of EN 1090

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Quality Manager to join a heavy manufacturing business, based at a key site in the Northwest. This role focuses on managing inspection teams and ensuring compliance with quality standards, delivering excellence across a wide range of engineering projects.

Who This Job Would Suit

This position would suit an experienced quality professional with a strong technical background in welding, engineering, or inspection. Ideal for someone holding ISO 9001 auditing qualifications and keen to lead continuous improvement in a busy manufacturing environment, it offers the chance to influence high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA and QC inspection personnel in alignment with Group quality standards
• Investigate non-conformances and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Compile and manage quality documentation in accordance with client specifications and codes
• Conduct external audits on subcontractors and write inspection testing procedures for projects
• Liaise with client representatives and perform on-site quality inspections as needed

Requirements

• Proven experience as Quality Manager
• Experience within Manufacturing with knowledge of Welding processes
• Knowledge of ISO 9001. ISO 3834 & EN 1090 desirable
• Strong leadership skills

Location: Wigan

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £55k - £62k (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Full Time –Monday – Friday (early finish Fri)

Benefits: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, Pension, cycle to work, assistance scheme, rewards and more.