Quality Manager

Optima UK Inc Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Portsmouth seeks a Quality Manager to lead the development of their Quality Management System. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a precision engineering environment, strong knowledge of ISO 9001, and experience in team leadership. This pivotal role involves managing the Inspection Department and driving quality improvement initiatives. Competitive salary between £55,000 and £65,000 p/a.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a precision engineering environment in a quality leadership role.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001 and related quality tools.
• Experience in managing the NCR process.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Quality Management System aligned with safety and environmental priorities.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Inspection Department.
• Drive accreditation processes like ISO 9001 / AS 9100.

Skills

Quality Management System Development

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Team Leadership

Precision Engineering Measurement

Tools

CMM

Faro Arm

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Quality Manager
Location: Portsmouth
Shift: Monday - Friday / Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 p/a

The Company:
We're working with a leading manufacturer specialising in precision-engineered gears, splines, and threads for high-profile and demanding industries.

Our client is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Quality Manager to join the business.

This is a pivotal, high-visibility role where you\'ll shape strategy, raise industry standards, and directly influence both customer outcomes and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and integration of our Quality Management System, aligning it with safety, health, and environmental priorities.
• Managing day-to-day operations of the Inspection Department with professionalism and efficiency.
• Driving accreditation processes (ISO 9001 /AS 9100)
• Embedding SHEQ culture across the company
• Creating tailored quality plans for projects, collaborating directly with customers to achieve outstanding results.
• Overseeing audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Implementing engaging training initiatives to raise awareness of SHEQ requirements at every level.
• Partnering with suppliers to maintain and improve quality standards, including performance audits and back-charging where necessary.
• Monitoring and reporting on KPIs, quality metrics, and SHEQ performance to the Board and senior leadership.

Essential / Desirable Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years\' experience in a precision engineering environment within a quality leadership role.
• The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of ISO9001
• Solid technical knowledge in measuring precision engineering components using CMM and/or Faro arm
• Have experience of managing the NCR process / use of quality tools.
• Have experience in leading a team and developing their people.

Apply

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