Quality Manager

Stirling Warrington; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company in Derby is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee their quality function and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role includes leading audits, maintaining key certifications, and managing a skilled team to uphold product quality and safety in sectors like Aerospace, Nuclear, and Defence.

Benefits

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Free on-site parking

Employee wellbeing & referral programmes

Qualifications

• Background in precision engineering, ideally Aerospace/Defence/Nuclear.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, NADCAP.
• Strong internal auditor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead and manage internal & external audits.
• Implement and enhance quality control procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing Skills

Quality Tools

Lean / Six Sigma

Job description

Quality Manager.
Up to £60,000 per annum DOE.
Derby.
Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 17:30 Friday 08:30 – 15:00.

Benefits:

• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee wellbeing & referral programmes.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering company who are looking for a strong leader to manage their Quality function and ensure excellence across compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement. Our client is known for delivering high quality components to a variety of industries such as Aerospace, Nuclear and Defence. You’ll join a supportive team environment where your expertise will directly impact safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

As the Quality Manager you’ll be responsible for overseeing the full QMS, maintaining key industry certifications, and leading a skilled team to uphold the highest standards of product quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain certifications (AS9100, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, NADCAP, R-R SABRe/GS3001).
• Lead internal & external audits, ensuring timely closeout of non-conformances.
• Manage and develop the Quality team, including training and appraisals.
• Implement and improve robust quality control procedures across manufacturing.
• Resolve customer complaints and investigate root causes using quality tools.
• Align KPIs with QMS requirements and produce regular performance reports.

What We’re Looking For:

• Background in precision engineering, ideally in Aerospace/Defence/Nuclear.
• Familiar with AS9100, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, NADCAP.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection.
• Strong auditing skills, internal auditor qualified.
• Able to read technical drawings and understand First Principle measurement.
• Experience with Quality Tools and NCR resolution.
• Exposure to Lean / Six Sigma.
• Understanding of NDT techniques.

Reach out to Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington to learn more.