Quality Manager

Vanrath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions up to -

Car allowance

Job summary

Vanrath is seeking a Quality Manager in Belfast to own quality systems, compliance and continuous improvement within a specialist manufacturing environment.

You will lead a central quality function, work with senior management, and drive quality strategy across metrology, calibration and NDT, ensuring customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and audit experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or quality discipline, with relevant experience.
• Proven track record in manufacturing quality management.
• Extensive knowledge of AS9100/AS13100 standards.
• Experience leading audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop quality management systems in line with AS9100/AS13100 and customer standards.
• Lead the central quality team across systems, metrology, calibration, NDT and administration.
• Maintain audit schedules and oversee internal/external quality audits.
• Ensure calibration systems and inspection processes meet required standards.
• Support verification of CMM programmes, inspection methods and measurement systems.
• Drive quality investigations (8D, PFMEA) and root cause analysis.

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS knowledge

AS9100 knowledge

Audits & compliance

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering or quality-related degree

Tools

CMM programming

Job description

Quality Manager

Location: Belfast
Salary: Very Generous + car allowance

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Quality Manager to take ownership of quality systems, compliance and continuous improvement within a specialist manufacturing environment.

This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to manage a central quality function while supporting operational teams to maintain the highest standards of product quality, regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

Working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams, you will drive quality strategy, manage business risks and identify opportunities to improve processes across business systems, metrology, calibration, non-destructive testing and operational quality.

The Role

As Quality Manager, you will oversee the development and maintenance of quality management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and customer-specific requirements. You will also provide technical guidance, lead improvement initiatives and support the business in resolving quality issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop quality management systems in line with AS9100, AS13100 and customer-specific standards.

• Lead the central quality team across business systems, metrology, calibration, non-destructive testing and technical administration.

• Maintain audit schedules and oversee internal and external quality audits.

• Ensure calibration systems, measurement equipment and inspection processes meet required standards.

• Support the verification of CMM programmes, inspection methods and measurement systems.

• Lead and support quality investigations, including product escapes, root cause analysis, 8D and PFMEA activities.

• Develop and deliver quality training to improve awareness, compliance and performance across the business.

• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering and operational teams to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.

• Monitor quality risks, identify cost-reduction opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

• Review customer specifications and regulatory updates, ensuring requirements are incorporated into the quality management system.

• Provide technical advice and guidance to managers, supervisors and employees on quality-related matters.

The Person

We are keen to hear from experienced Quality professionals with a strong background in quality management systems and a proven ability to lead improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree qualification in a relevant engineering or quality-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Proven experience in a Quality-focused role within manufacturing.

• Extensive knowledge and experience of AS9100 and AS13100 standards.

• Experience managing quality systems, audits, compliance and continuous improvement activities.

• Strong organisational skills, with a methodical and detail-oriented approach.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk management and driving positive change.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with aerospace customers and their specific requirements.

• Knowledge of painting and assembly processes.

• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt qualification.

• Recognised Chartered Quality status or Lead Auditor qualification.

• Knowledge of Pratt & Whitney requirements.

• Understanding of GD&T.

The Package

• Employer pension contributions of up to 12%

• Car allowance

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm