Quality Manager

Osborne Appointments; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a Quality Manager has arisen within a leading organization in the automotive aftermarket sector. The successful candidate will oversee quality assurance efforts, manage the Quality Management System, and ensure compliance with ISO and IATF standards. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including holiday schemes, enhanced parental leave, and health benefits, making it an attractive position for experienced professionals in the field.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Holiday buy back scheme – buy back up to 5 days holiday per year

Holiday carry over scheme – carry over up to 5 days per year

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 1 years’ service

Medicash benefit from day one with the Company

PMI benefit after 2 years’ service

Company pension

Employee Assistant Program – Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a quality management role within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Essential: Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; & experience with IATF 16949:2016.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, Management Reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct supplier audits, manage certifications, and lead resolution of non-conformances.
• Oversee part approvals (PPAP), inspections, and calibration of testing equipment.
• Handle customer quality feedback and manage warranty claims across multiple regions.
• Define and monitor quality objectives, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Skills

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015

Experience with IATF 16949:2016

Familiarity with automotive quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)

Supplier quality management experience

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field

Job description

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Hours: Full time 40 hrs pw

I am looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Manager to lead my clients quality assurance efforts in the automotive aftermarket sector.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy back scheme – buy back up to 5 days holiday per year
• Holiday carry over scheme – carry over up to 5 days per year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 1 years’ service.
• Medicash benefit from day one with the Company.
• PMI benefit after 2 years’ service
• Company pension
• Employee Assistant Program – Mental Health Support

What will you be doing in the Quality Manager role?

• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, Management Reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct supplier audits, manage certifications, and lead resolution of non-conformances.
• Oversee part approvals (PPAP), inspections, and calibration of testing equipment.
• Handle customer quality feedback and manage warranty claims across multiple regions.
• Define and monitor quality objectives, ensuring alignment with business goals.

What we would like from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in a quality management role within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Essential: Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; & experience with IATF 16949:2016
• Familiarity with automotive quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• Experience with supplier quality management and warranty handling.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.