Quality Manager

Hyde Group Holdings; Audenshaw; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-tech engineering firm in Audenshaw is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead their Quality Management function. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards, managing audits, and fostering a quality-first culture. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in quality management within aerospace or high-precision manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Quality Management or Senior Quality Engineering role.
• Proven record of implementing ISO 9001/AS9100 or equivalent quality systems.
• Recognised quality certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team to ensure effective delivery.
• Maintain and improve the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Act as primary contact for quality issues with customers and suppliers.
• Promote quality-first mindset across the company.
• Monitor key quality metrics and provide clear reports to management.
• Ensure all quality documentation is accurate and accessible.
• Mentor and support the Quality team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Change management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Job description

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Quality Manager working at our busy manufacturing site in Dukinfield.

About us: At Hyde Details (Fabrications and Welding) Ltd, we specialise in precision engineering and fabrication for the aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors. Quality is at the heart of everything we do — from our skilled workforce to our advanced manufacturing processes. We're proud of our collaborative culture, commitment to employee development, and dedication to exceeding customer expectations.

About the opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead our Quality Management function and ensure the highest standards of compliance across all aspects of our operations. This is a key leadership role focused on maintaining our Quality Management System, managing audits, and fostering a quality-first culture throughout the organisation.

You'll work closely with senior leadership, production teams, and customers to maintain our reputation for exceptional quality and reliability.

Main Duties:

• Quality Leadership: Lead and develop the Quality team, ensuring effective delivery of all quality-related activities.
• Compliance & Auditing: Maintain and improve our Integrated Management System (IMS); manage external and internal audits to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 14001, NADCAP and customer-specific requirements.
• Customer & Supplier Quality: Act as the primary point of contact for quality issues with customers and suppliers; oversee supplier quality assurance processes.
• Training & Culture: Promote a quality-first mindset across the company through coaching, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Monitor key quality metrics, identify trends, and provide clear reports to senior management.
• Documentation & Standards: Ensure all quality documentation, procedures, and records are accurate and accessible.
• Team Development: Mentor and support the Quality team to build a high-performing and engaged function.

Key Requirements:

Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (or substantial industry experience). Recognised quality certifications (e.g., Lead Auditor ISO 9001/AS9100) desirable.

Experience: Extensive experience in a Quality Management or Senior Quality Engineering role within aerospace, defence, or high-precision manufacturing. Proven record of implementing and maintaining ISO 9001/AS9100 or equivalent quality systems. Experienced in leading audits and working with external certification bodies and customers.

Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical and organisational skills. Ability to foster a culture of accountability and teamwork. Confident in managing change and influencing cross-functional teams.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose built sites with free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent career development opportunities available.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.