Quality Manager

Facultatieve Technologies; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Pension plan

Health insurance

Birthday day off

On-site parking

Job summary

Facultatieve Technologies in Leeds seeks a Quality Manager to lead the quality function across production and the supply chain. You will drive the effectiveness of the QMS, establish standards and deliver continuous improvements within a manufacturing environment.

The role requires extensive ISO 9001 experience, auditing capabilities and a proactive approach to root cause analysis, CAPA and supplier quality improvements, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS with internal and supplier audits.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and assess product conformity.
• Experience with NCR management, CAPA and customer/supplier quality improvements.
• Clear communication and ability to influence across teams and senior management.
• Autonomous work style with strong prioritisation and data analysis.
• Understanding of health and safety within SHEQ.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 quality management system; manage procedures and records.
• Set quality objectives with leadership; deliver improvement plans with owners and timelines.
• Lead quality activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement and service teams.
• Ensure product requirements and acceptance criteria are understood by all teams and suppliers.
• Plan and lead internal, supplier and subcontractor audits and address findings.
• Report on quality performance, risks and improvement progress to SHEQ leadership.
• Investigate discrepancies in drawings and specifications with engineering.
• Oversee inspection and quality control activities to ensure conformance.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Quality data analysis

SHEQ awareness

Job description

Facultatieve Technologies is a global leader in cremation and incineration systems, delivering environmentally responsible and technically advanced solutions to customers worldwide.

Guided by our mission - Leading with Integrity, Innovating with Purpose, Prioritising Sustainability - we design, manufacture and service high-performance systems trusted in over 20 countries. With more than 140 years of engineering heritage and a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement, we are proud to set the standard in our industry.

About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Manager to join our team in Leeds. This role exists to lead the quality function and take responsibility for the effectiveness of the quality management system and quality performance across internal departments and the supply chain. You will be responsible for setting clear quality objectives, establishing consistent standards and driving improvements throughout production and delivery.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Quality Manager looking to join a stable, international engineering business with long-term growth plans, bringing strong expertise in ISO 9001, quality management systems, auditing, root cause analysis and continuous improvement within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and maintain the quality management system in line with ISO 9001 requirements, ensuring procedures, quality records and document controls are effective and consistently applied.
• Agree quality objectives and improvement priorities with the Group Head of SHEQ. Develop and deliver an improvement plan with clear owners, timescales and measures of success.
• Lead quality activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement and service teams. Provide direction, coaching and training, and manage any assigned quality personnel.
• Establish and maintain quality standards across the business. Ensure internal teams and suppliers understand product requirements, specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Plan and lead internal, supplier and subcontractor audits; coordinate external quality audits and ensure findings are addressed and actions closed effectively.
• Report quality performance, significant risks and improvement progress to the Group Head of SHEQ. Monitor trends in defects, complaints, supplier performance, corrective actions and the cost of poor quality.
• Read and check engineering drawings, specifications and quality records for accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements. Work with engineering teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee and carry out inspection and quality control activities as required. Ensure inspection arrangements and records support product conformity throughout production and delivery.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), investigate quality issues and lead root cause analysis. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), verify their effectiveness and prevent recurrence.
• Manage, investigate and resolve customer complaints, coordinating timely responses and corrective actions with the relevant teams and communicating outcomes to customers.
• Work with procurement, suppliers and subcontractors to resolve quality concerns, improve performance and confirm that purchased products and services meet agreed requirements.
• Lead product and process improvement activities using appropriate quality tools and data. Reduce defects, rework and waste while supporting business objectives.
• Create and maintain training materials and best practice guides for staff and suppliers and assess whether training improves understanding and performance.
• Escalate significant quality risks promptly and coordinate containment and disposition of non-conforming products in line with agreed procedures and delegated authority.

(Responsibilities will reflect business priorities and may evolve in line with operational needs.)

What We’re Looking For

• More than five years of relevant quality experience in manufacturing or engineering, with proven experience in quality management and leading improvements across teams.
• Strong working knowledge of maintaining and improving ISO 9001 quality management systems, supported by practical internal and supplier audit experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, assess product conformity and apply inspection and quality control methods.
• Practical experience of NCR management, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, customer complaint resolution and supplier quality improvement.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with customers, suppliers, senior managers and other business units. Ability to influence colleagues and establish accountability for quality.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands, analyse quality data and manage time effectively.
• A sound understanding of health and safety principles and a commitment to upholding them within the SHEQ function.
• Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally internationally.

Working Pattern & Travel

Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with one day per week working from home.

What We Offer

• 24 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Festive December shutdown
• An additional paid day off for your birthday
• Competitive pension scheme with company contributions matched up to 5%
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance at 6x your annual salary
• Health Shield wellbeing support and health care cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential advice and support
• Bi-annual access to an independent pensions advisor
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• The opportunity to work for a business with a strong commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible practices

Inclusion & Diversity

Facultatieve Technologies is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and support our continued success.