Quality Manager

Hunter Selection; Lancing; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Quality Manager in the Worthing area, responsible for managing quality systems and leading audits in a high-precision manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality leadership and strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. This is a great opportunity for those looking to drive continuous improvement initiatives and mentor a quality team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality leadership role in high-precision manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 implementation.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the AS9100-compliant Quality Management System.
• Lead internal and external audits for quality management.
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Leadership in quality management

Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001

CNC machining experience

CMM programming

Root cause analysis

Excellent communication skills

Tools

CMM inspection software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso)

Job description

Overview

Quality Manager - Worthing

£50,000 - £55,000 | Depending on experience

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join a UK known component manufacturer in the Worthing area. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and creative industry!

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the AS9100-compliant Quality Management System.
• Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits; serve as primary point of contact for quality-related matters.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance procedures and work instructions for manufacturing, assembly, and inspection processes.
• Supervise quality department staff, including inspectors, auditors, and quality engineers.
• Oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs), PPAPs, and FAIR documentation per AS9102 standards.
• Utilize CMM machines and related inspection tools to ensure compliance with tight tolerances.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing instructions to establish proper inspection criteria.
• Support new product introduction and process validation.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances.
• Manage MRB (Material Review Board) process and ensure timely disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in operations, engineering, purchasing, and production to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Train and mentor team members on quality standards and best practices.
• Ensure calibration of measurement equipment and inspection tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality leadership role in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and implementation experience with AS9100 (and ISO 9001).
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, CMM inspection, tight tolerance parts, welding, fabrication, and assembly.
• Proficient in reading GD&T and technical drawings (per ASME Y14.5).
• Strong familiarity with CMM programming and inspection software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso).
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience managing and mentoring a quality team.
• Certifications such as CQE, CQM, or Six Sigma are a plus.

If you believe you are a good fit for a Quality Manager then apply now!

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.