Quality Manager

Bowmay Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

25 days holiday + stats

Job summary

Bowmay Consulting seeks an experienced Quality Manager for a global manufacturing business in Manchester. You will lead the Quality function, drive CI, and oversee audits across operations. An engineering background and ISO 9001:2015 expertise are essential.

You will manage a Quality team and implement corrective actions, with occasional overseas travel. The role emphasizes data-driven improvements and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• You’ll be an experienced Quality Manager with an engineering/manufacturing background.
• You’ll have a recognised engineering qualification.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, including audits.
• Experience leading RCA and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Knowledge of inspection/testing methods including NDT techniques.
• Willingness for occasional overseas travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Manage internal, external and customer audits.
• Lead and develop the Quality team.
• Drive quality improvements using data, RCA and Lean methods.
• Manage supplier quality, audits and supplier performance.
• Oversee inspection, testing, calibration and quality documentation.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement effective corrective actions.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs to senior management.
• Support Integrated Management System development (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Purchasing to improve quality.

Skills

Quality management

RCA (Root Cause Analysis)

Lean methodologies

Engineering drawings & tolerances

Audits (internal & external)

CI mindset

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

NDT techniques

Inspection & testing methods

Job description

If you’re an experienced Quality Manager with an engineering background, then this role could be for you.

Our client, a global manufacturing business with an excellent reputation in the industry, is looking to recruit a talented Quality Manager to lead the Quality function and drive CI across the manufacturing operations.

What You Get

• Salary is negotiable depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday + stats

About You

• You’ll be an experienced Quality Manager with an engineering or manufacturing background
• You’ll have a recognised engineering qualification
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, including internal and external audits
• Experience leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
• Knowledge of inspection and testing methods, including NDT techniques
• You’ll be comfortable with occasional overseas travel over the course of the year

About the Job

• Lead and maintain the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• Manage internal, external and customer audits
• Lead and develop the Quality team
• Drive quality improvements using data, RCA and Lean methodologies
• Manage supplier quality, audits and Supplier Performance Management
• Oversee inspection, testing, calibration and quality documentation
• Investigate customer complaints and implement effective corrective actions
• Monitor and report quality KPIs to senior management
• Support the development of an Integrated Management System incorporating ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing and other departments to improve quality across the business
• Lead continuous improvement projects using tools such as PFMEA, MSA and DFM
• Manage departmental budgets and quality priorities to support production

About the Company

• A solid engineering company with an envious reputation in the industry
• A company that genuinely values Quality & CI
• Based in Middleton, Greater Manchester with sites worldwide