Quality Manager

First Recruitment Group; Burghfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Manager to drive quality excellence in a highly regulated manufacturing environment in Burghfield. This contract role covers leadership across fabrication, welding, NDT oversight and manufacturing assurance activities, acting as a trusted advisor to suppliers on compliant processes and records.

The role focuses on proactive quality culture, prevention, and robust records, with responsibilities spanning inspection, documentation, NCR management and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in regulated industries as Mechanical/Manufacturing Inspector or Quality Engineer.
• Experience inspecting fabricated and welded equipment.
• Strong understanding of welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Experience reviewing NDT activities and procedures.
• Experience managing or reviewing non-conformance processes.
• Experience compiling or approving LTQR packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspections throughout manufacture, assembly and testing activities.
• Witness hold points and inspection stages per ITPs.
• Verify compliance against drawings, specs, procedures, codes and customer requirements.
• Review manufacturing records and evidence for compliance.
• Assess workmanship standards and identify quality risks before NCRs.
• Produce inspection reports and communicate findings clearly.
• Guide suppliers in LTQR development and packaging.
• Review quality documentation for completeness and traceability.
• Coach supplier personnel on traceability, records and document control.
• Identify documentation gaps and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Review supplier NCRs and assist root cause analysis.

Skills

Mechanical Inspector

Manufacturing Inspector

Quality Engineer

NDT Oversight

Supplier Liaison

Root Cause Analysis

Documentation Control

Interpret Engineering Drawings

Job description

Quality Manager - Drive Quality Excellence in a Highly Regulated Manufacturing Environment

Our Client has a requirement for a Quality Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Burghfield until September 2027.

Role Purpose:

• Provide quality leadership and support across fabrication, welding, NDT oversight and manufacturing assurance activities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to suppliers, helping them understand and meet highly regulated industry quality requirements.
• Support suppliers in establishing compliant processes, records and behaviours to achieve successful project delivery.
• Promote a proactive quality culture focused on prevention, continuous improvement and robust quality records.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical inspections throughout manufacture, assembly and testing activities.
• Witness hold points and inspection stages in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify compliance against drawings, specifications, procedures, codes and customer requirements.
• Review manufacturing records and objective evidence to confirm compliance.
• Assess workmanship standards and identify quality risks before they become non-conformances.
• Produce clear inspection reports and effectively communicate findings.
• Guide suppliers in the development and assembly of Lifetime Quality Record (LTQR) packs.
• Review quality documentation for completeness, traceability and compliance.
• Coach supplier personnel on material traceability, manufacturing records, inspection documentation, certification requirements and document control.
• Identify documentation gaps and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
• Review supplier Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and assess technical adequacy.
• Support corrective action processes and robust root cause analysis activities.
• Monitor NCR trends and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Promote a preventive approach to quality management.
• Review NDT procedures for compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Assess NDT personnel qualifications and certification records.
• Verify that NDT records support product acceptance requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and specialist personnel to resolve technical quality issues.
• Act as a mentor to suppliers unfamiliar with regulated industry requirements.
• Support supplier understanding of quality culture, right-first-time principles, traceability and objective evidence expectations.
• Develop positive relationships whilst maintaining independence and assurance standards.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Significant experience as a Mechanical Inspector, Manufacturing Inspector or Quality Engineer within regulated industries.
• Experience inspecting fabricated and welded mechanical equipment.
• Strong understanding of welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Experience reviewing and assessing NDT activities and procedures.
• Demonstrable experience managing or reviewing non-conformance processes.
• Experience compiling, reviewing or approving manufacturing record books or LTQR packages.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Proven ability to engage constructively with suppliers and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly.
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to quality management.

Desirable:

• Experience withi