Quality Manager

Orion Electrotech; Newbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Newbury is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality function. In this hands-on role, you will ensure compliance to ISO and AS standards, promote continuous improvement, and manage quality teams. A strong background in Quality Management within an engineering environment is essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and matched pension

Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes

Free life assurance

Holiday purchase and enhanced family-friendly benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality Management or Assurance within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO and AS standards.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, 8D, PFMEA, SPC, and Lean/Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality team to ensure compliance.
• Maintain and enhance Quality Management Systems.
• Drive continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Quality Management

ISO and AS standards knowledge

Root cause analysis

Lean/Six Sigma tools

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Quality Manager

Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and develop the Quality function within a growing, high-technology manufacturing facility in Newbury. The company designs and produces high-performance interconnect solutions used in aerospace, defence, renewable energy, and advanced engineering applications.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll drive quality excellence, ensure compliance to ISO and AS standards, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality team to ensure product and process compliance.
• Maintain and enhance Quality Management Systems (ISO9001, AS9100, ISO14001, ISO45001).
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement across production and engineering teams.
• Conduct internal and external audits, manage non-conformances, and close out corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality management, customer audits, and on-site inspections.
• Collaborate with all departments to embed a proactive quality culture.

About You

• Proven experience in Quality Management or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing or engineering environment (electronics or mechanical products preferred).
• Strong knowledge of ISO and AS standards and auditing processes.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, 8D, PFMEA, SPC, and Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries (advantageous).
• As this is an ITAR-governed facility, candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance or currently hold it.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and matched pension (up to 7%)
• Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
• Free life assurance (4x salary)
• Holiday purchase and enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Comprehensive wellbeing and employee discounts programme