Quality Manager

Jackson Hogg Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist heavy engineering firm in County Durham seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Department. You will ensure ISO 9001 compliance, conduct audits, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and a strong working knowledge of quality management systems. This position involves team management and collaboration across departments to resolve quality issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager in heavy manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS.
• Hands-on understanding of quality control methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Department and team.
• Continuously improve the company's QMS to ensure ISO 9001 compliance.
• Conduct internal and external audits and manage corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality management and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Continuous Improvement

Supplier Quality Management

Job description

Jackson Hogg are proudly supporting a specialist heavy engineering business in the County Durham area, with the appointment of a Quality Manager position.

The Quality Manager will have a team of x10 reports and will report into the Site Director.

Quality Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Department, developing a high-performing and accountable team culture.
• Maintain and continuously improve the company’s QMS in line with ISO 9001 accreditation.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Control traceability and certification, ensuring certificates of testing and conformity accurately reflect product data.
• Support supplier quality management, including onboarding assessments and ongoing audit.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve yield, and enhance process efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and customers to resolve quality issues and ensure full compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training, mentorship, and development opportunities for quality staff, apprentices and trainees.

Quality Manager Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager within a heavy manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (lead auditor preferred).
• Hands-on understanding of relevant...