Quality Manager

CV Technical Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

5% contributory pension

annual bonus

healthcare scheme

death-in-service insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

employee referral scheme

Job summary

CV Technical Limited is seeking a Quality Manager to lead a growing quality team within a UK manufacturing business with a global customer base. You will ensure products and processes meet regulatory, industry and customer standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on improvement, and robust knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, DFMEA/PFMEA, APQP and PPAP, with a focus on prevention and performance.

Qualifications

• Quality Management or equivalent qualification at Level 4+.
• Proven leadership within a quality function in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• MRP/manufacturing systems experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Quality Engineering and Quality Technician teams.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, problem solving and prevention.
• Manage internal quality systems, audits and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (8D, PSP).
• Monitor and improve quality KPIs and performance.
• Manage calibration, inspection and measurement systems.
• Develop and manage supplier quality assurance, audits and improvement programmes.
• Support APQP, PPAP and new product introductions.
• Contain and prevent recurrence of supplier and customer quality issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Level 4+ engineering or quality qualification

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

APQP

PPAP

SPC

ISO 9001

Job description

Quality Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join a growing team within a well-established UK manufacturing business with a global customer base.

The Quality Manager will lead a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians, ensuring products and processes consistently meet regulatory, industry and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Quality Engineering and Quality Technician teams.
• Drive a strong culture of continuous improvement, problem solving and prevention.
• Manage internal quality systems, audits and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventative actions using tools such as 8D and Practical Problem Solving.
• Monitor and improve quality KPIs and performance.
• Manage calibration, inspection and measurement systems.
• Develop and manage supplier quality assurance, audits and improvement programmes.
• Support APQP, PPAP and new product introductions.
• Ensure supplier and customer quality issues are effectively contained and prevented from recurring.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and other key stakeholders to improve product and process quality.

Experience & Qualifications

• Quality Management, Engineering or equivalent technical qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Proven leadership experience within a quality function in Automotive, Aerospace, Engineering or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Understanding of MRP/manufacturing systems would be advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Organised, proactive and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Data-driven with a strong focus on quality, prevention and continuous improvement.

Hours & Benefits

• 40 hours per week: Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-13:30.
• Benefits include 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, 5% contributory pension, annual bonus, healthcare scheme, death-in-service insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme and employee referral scheme