Quality Manager

Probe UK Limited; Exhall; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Probe UK Limited is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead QHSE across the UK operation. You will drive ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance, lead continuous improvement and manage quality, safety and environment initiatives with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain teams.

You’ll implement robust corrective actions, audits, APQP and 8D processes, develop the QHSE team, and foster a culture of quality, compliance and lean thinking throughout the business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality leadership role.
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience – automotive or similar.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 14001.
• Experience with 8D, APQP, auditing and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement.
• Experience within batch production.
• Knowledge of metal cutting, welding and assembly.
• Good understanding of materials, certification and testing.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality function across the UK business.
• Support Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Manage and maintain ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 systems.
• Drive corrective and preventative actions and resolve day-to-day QHSE issues.
• Manage customer, supplier and internal quality concerns.
• Lead 8D investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage supplier approval, development and quality performance.
• Drive APQP and product quality planning.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits and manage external/customer audits.
• Monitor and report QHSE KPIs and performance.
• Lead risk assessment and management activities.
• Support new product development and engineering projects.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Develop the QHSE team and promote a strong quality and safety culture throughout the business.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

Continuous improvement

8D investigations

APQP

Lean manufacturing

Auditing

Risk assessment

Communication

Report writing

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent

Job description

Quality Manager

Quality | Health & Safety | Environmental | ISO 9001 | ISO 14001 | Continuous Improvement

Are you an experienced Quality Manager who thrives on solving problems, improving processes and raising standards?

Do you have exposure the Health, Safety and Environmental standards?

Want a role where you can take ownership, make a real difference and drive QHSE performance across an established engineering business?

Then this could be the opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a hands‑on, proactive Quality Manager to lead the Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental functions across the UK operation.

You’ll be the driving force behind the company’s QHSE systems, compliance, customer quality and continuous improvement, working closely with Engineering, Operations, Design, Sales, suppliers and customers.

No two days will be the same!

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Commutable from Solihull, Birmingham, Coventry, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Atherstone, Hinckley, Lutterworth, Southam, Knowle, Warwick and Coleshill

Key Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 + (Neg for the right person)
• Unique products
• Stable, long-standing established organisation
• Inspired, passionate Leadership
• Future investment on the horizon
• Friendly place of work

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality function across the UK business
• Support Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Manage and maintain ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 systems.
• Drive corrective and preventative actions and resolve day-to-day QHSE issues.
• Manage customer, supplier and internal quality concerns.
• Lead 8D investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage supplier approval, development and quality performance.
• Drive APQP and product quality planning.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits and manage external/customer audits.
• Monitor and report QHSE KPIs and performance.
• Lead risk assessment and management activities.
• Support new product development and engineering projects.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Develop the QHSE team and promote a strong quality and safety culture throughout the business.

What we need from you

• Previous experience in a Quality leadership role
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience – ideally automotive or similar
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
• Experience with 8D, APQP, auditing and corrective actions
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
• Experience within batch production
• Knowledge of metal cutting, welding and assembly
• Good understanding of materials, certification and testing
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous, but not essential

You’ll be a confident communicator who can work comfortably at every level of the business - from the shop floor through to senior management, customers and suppliers.

Most importantly, you'll have a genuine passion for quality, improvement and getting things right.

If you're ready to take ownership of QHSE and make a visible impact on quality, compliance and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.