Quality Manager

WR Engineering; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Eastleigh is seeking a Quality Manager to lead their quality function. You will manage a team, oversee audits in line with EN 9100 and ISO 9001, and implement continuous improvements to ensure compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer or Senior Quality professional to step up into management, offering a competitive salary and half-day Fridays for better work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Half-day Fridays

Step-up opportunity with support from leadership

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer or Senior Quality role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Knowledge of quality management standards like EN 9100 and ISO 9001.
• Strong problem-solving abilities including methodologies like 8D and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality team day-to-day while being hands-on.
• Take ownership of the Quality Management System and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement across the business.
• Manage customer complaints and non-conformances.

Skills

Quality Engineering Experience

Knowledge of EN 9100

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Strong Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

Overview

Quality Manager

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking for your next step into management? This is a fantastic opportunity to move into a leadership role where you'll take ownership of the quality function, manage a small team, and help shape the future of quality in a well-established engineering business.

The Opportunity

Joining as Quality Manager, you'll report directly to the Managing Director and be given the autonomy to make a real impact. You'll lead the quality team, oversee audits and customer requirements, and develop the Quality Management System in line with EN 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to step up from a Quality Engineer/Senior Quality role into a management position while still staying close to the detail.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading the quality team day-to-day whilst still being hands-on and driven.
• Taking ownership of the QMS, audits, and certifications.
• Driving continuous improvement and embedding quality across the business.
• Managing customer complaints, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Supporting supplier quality and performance.
• Reporting on KPIs and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What Youll Need

• Experience as a Quality Engineer or Senior Quality role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Knowledge of EN 9100 and ISO 9001.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Strong problem-solving skills (e.g. 8D, FMEA, SPC).
• Confidence to engage with stakeholders, auditors, and customers.

Desirable Extras

• Exposure to aerospace, defence, or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience supporting supplier quality.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000.
• Fully on-site role in Eastleigh.
• Half-day Fridays for a better work-life balance.
• A genuine step-up opportunity with full support from leadership.

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