Quality Leader – Precision Engineering & IMS Excellence

Trident Recruitment Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for a precision engineering manufacturer based in Bridgwater. You will own the Integrated Management System (IMS) and ensure AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 compliance while leading QA, QC and audit activities across the business.

The role requires strong knowledge of IMS, audits, and continuous improvement, with the ability to drive quality performance and supplier management in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality management in a precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IMS, AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Proven ability to plan and conduct internal, supplier and customer audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Lead internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Manage corrective actions, root cause investigations and non-conformances.
• Oversee inspection, calibration and quality control processes.
• Develop quality objectives, KPIs and management review reports.
• Ensure compliance with customer, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage supplier quality, supplier approvals and supplier audits.
• Act as the primary quality contact for customers and support customer audits.
• Analyse quality performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and quality best practice throughout the business.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Quality team.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production and Procurement to improve manufacturing processes

Skills

Quality management

Audit leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Leadership

Tools

8D problem solving

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

FAIRs

Job description

Trident Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for a precision engineering manufacturer based in Bridgwater. You will own the Integrated Management System (IMS) and ensure AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 compliance while leading QA, QC and audit activities across the business.

The role requires strong knowledge of IMS, audits, and continuous improvement, with the ability to drive quality performance and supplier management in a highly regulated environment.