Quality Manager

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£58,000-£63,000 salary DOE

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension

Health cash plan

On-site parking

Electric vehicle charging points

Company social events

Seasonal flu vaccinations

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is representing a growing engineering manufacturer in their search for a Quality Assurance Manager in Aylesbury. You will lead the QMS, drive ISO 9001 accreditation, and head internal/external audits while improving non-conformance processes and quality metrics across welding, fabrication, machining and metalwork.

The role requires senior quality leadership with proven ISO 9001 expertise, NCR/root cause analysis experience, and a hands-on, pragmatic approach

Qualifications

• Senior quality leadership experience in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and accreditation maintenance.
• Experience leading internal and external audits and NCR processes.
• Proven ability to apply root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lean, CI and structured problem-solving experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Maintain ISO 9001 accreditation and procedures.
• Lead audits and ensure timely actions.
• Own NCR processes including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Produce and monitor quality metrics to identify trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Procurement and Operations to boost quality.
• Review subcontractors and audit suppliers.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures and documentation.
• Provide training on quality tools and problem-solving techniques.
• Promote a strong quality culture and drive Lean initiatives.

Skills

Quality Management System

ISO 9001

Auditing

Root cause analysis

LEAN / CI

Education

HND in STEM

STEM degree (advantageous)

Lead Auditor accreditation (advantageous)

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager

£58,000 - £63,000 DOE | Aylesbury (HP19) | Permanent, Full-time

Contek Recruitment are representing their client, a growing and ambitious engineering manufacturer operating within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

• Lead and develop the company Quality Management System (QMS)
• Maintain and continually improve ISO 9001 accreditation and associated procedures
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring actions are completed effectively and on time
• Take ownership of the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Produce and monitor quality metrics to identify trends, recurring issues and improvement opportunities
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Operations to improve quality performance
• Review existing subcontractors and support the approval and auditing of new suppliers
• Maintain high quality standards across welding, fabrication, machining and wider metalwork processes
• Develop, implement and maintain quality procedures, documentation and systems
• Provide training and guidance to wider teams on quality, problem-solving and improvement techniques
• Promote a strong quality culture throughout the organisation
• Drive LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve processes and reduce waste and non-conformances
• Work alongside the wider Quality team to maintain skills matrices and development plans
• Support compliance requirements within a highly regulated engineering environment
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of quality systems across the business

About You

• Proven experience within a senior Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager or similar position
• Strong experience within engineering, manufacturing or another highly regulated industry
• Proven knowledge and practical experience of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience working with welding, fabrication, machining and metalwork processes
• Strong understanding of NCR, root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Experience planning and leading internal and external audits
• Experience using LEAN, Continuous Improvement and structured problem-solving techniques
• Confident working across Engineering, Production, Procurement and Operations
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train, coach and influence wider teams
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach to quality and problem solving
• HND or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject is essential
• Degree-level STEM qualification would be advantageous
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Auditor accreditation would be advantageous
• Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear or other highly regulated industry experience would be advantageous
• Knowledge of AS9100, PED, ASME VIII and welding standards would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accreditation reviews, internal audits and external audits are planned and delivered on time
• Monitor and support the timely completion of root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Maintain consistently high quality standards across engineering and manufacturing operations
• Identify opportunities to reduce non-conformances and improve manufacturing processesSupport Operational Excellence through LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Work with the wider Quality team to maintain competency and development plans
• Ensure effective implementation and ongoing improvement of quality systems
• Work with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve quality issues

Benefits

• £58,000 - £63,000 salary DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• On-site parking
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Company social events
• Seasonal flu vaccinations

Contek Recruitment are acting as an employment agency/business in relation to this vacancy