Quality Manager

Trident Recruitment Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for a precision engineering manufacturer based in Bridgwater. You will own the Integrated Management System (IMS) and ensure AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 compliance while leading QA, QC and audit activities across the business.

The role requires strong knowledge of IMS, audits, and continuous improvement, with the ability to drive quality performance and supplier management in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality management in a precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IMS, AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Proven ability to plan and conduct internal, supplier and customer audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Lead internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Manage corrective actions, root cause investigations and non-conformances.
• Oversee inspection, calibration and quality control processes.
• Develop quality objectives, KPIs and management review reports.
• Ensure compliance with customer, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage supplier quality, supplier approvals and supplier audits.
• Act as the primary quality contact for customers and support customer audits.
• Analyse quality performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and quality best practice throughout the business.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Quality team.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production and Procurement to improve manufacturing processes

Skills

Quality management

Audit leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Leadership

Tools

8D problem solving

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

FAIRs

Job description

Trident Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to join a leading precision engineering manufacturer based in Bridgwater.

Supplying high-precision components into the Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas and Motorsport sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to lead the company's Quality function and play a key role in driving compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The Role

As Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the company's Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, while leading all Quality Assurance, Quality Control and audit activities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• * Maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS)
• * Ensure compliance with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• * Lead internal, customer and third-party audits
• * Manage corrective actions, root cause investigations and non-conformances
• * Oversee inspection, calibration and quality control processes
• * Develop quality objectives, KPIs and management review reports
• * Ensure compliance with customer, statutory and regulatory requirements
• * Manage supplier quality, supplier approvals and supplier audits
• * Act as the primary quality contact for customers and support customer audits
• * Analyse quality performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• * Promote Lean Manufacturing and quality best practice throughout the business
• * Lead, mentor and develop the Quality team
• * Work closely with Engineering, Production and Procurement to improve manufacturing processes

The Ideal Candidate

• * Previous experience as a Quality Manager within a precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environment
• * Background in Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport, Oil & Gas or another highly regulated industry
• * Strong working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• * Experience managing Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
• * Proven experience leading internal, customer and third-party audits
• * Strong understanding of Quality Assurance, Quality Control and continuous improvement methodologies
• * Experience using quality tools including 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC and FAIRs
• * Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

What\'s on Offer

• * Competitive salary depending on experience
• * Permanent day shift
• * Long-term career progression with a growing precision engineering business
• * Modern manufacturing environment supplying world-class industries
• * Supportive management team with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• * Immediate interviews available

If you\'re an experienced Quality Manager looking for your next challenge within a high-specification precision engineering business, we\'d love to hear from you