Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader

Chemring Energetics UK Ltd; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bupa healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Chemring Energetics UK Ltd (CEUK) invites applications for a senior Quality & Business Improvement Manager. You will lead the QBI and Proof teams, overseeing quality assurance, product verification, and release processes to maintain ISO 9001 accreditation.

You will champion continuous improvement, coach teams, and drive cross-functional quality initiatives across CEUK’s manufacturing units. The role demands a mechanical or electrical engineering background, CQI status or equivalent, and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Diploma in Quality Management.
• Lean Six Sigma qualification or equivalent training.
• At least two years’ experience in a Quality Management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Quality Management System implementation, maintenance and auditing.
• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Experience leading improvement projects, incl. DMAIC.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with business management systems.
• Strong communication, influencing and leadership skills across functions.
• Chartered status with CQI or equivalent.
• Technical understanding of energetic materials or energetic products.
• Experience in regulated or high-hazard manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HS&E legislation and company procedures.
• Promote safety culture and Near Miss reporting.
• Maintain product verification, proof and release processes with CoC accuracy.
• Develop and maintain ISO 9001; support QA across units.
• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Mentor QA engineers and support audits and inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Manage audit programmes and project boards across units.

Skills

Quality management

Lean Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory affairs

CQI status

Energetic materials knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical)

Diploma in Quality Management

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Chemring Energetics UK Ltd (CEUK) invites applications for a senior Quality & Business Improvement Manager. You will lead the QBI and Proof teams, overseeing quality assurance, product verification, and release processes to maintain ISO 9001 accreditation.

You will champion continuous improvement, coach teams, and drive cross-functional quality initiatives across CEUK’s manufacturing units. The role demands a mechanical or electrical engineering background, CQI status or equivalent, and