Quality Manager

Manpower; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager in Nottingham to lead quality activities on a precision engineering shop floor. You will maintain ISO 9001 QMS, perform inspections, and drive improvements across manufacturing and engineering teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with dimensional inspection, GD&T, and root cause analysis, plus the ability to coordinate supplier and customer quality issues. On-site role with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading quality activities in a precision engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience maintaining and developing ISO 9001 QMS.
• Ability to interpret drawings, tolerances and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day quality activities including first-off, in-process, and final inspection.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Apply inspection methods and measurement equipment; ensure calibration and suitability.
• Investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing teams to reduce scrap, rework and costs.
• Lead internal and external audits and drive improvement actions.
• Develop and train inspection and quality personnel; promote best practices.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Audits

CMMs

Inspection techniques

Engineering drawings

Manufacturing processes

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or Manufacturing

Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMs

Optical measurement systems

Job description

Quality Manager

Location: Nottingham
Reports to: Operations Director
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

About the Role

Manpower are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality activities within a precision engineering and manufacturing environment. This hands‑on role combines responsibility for maintaining and developing the ISO 9001 Quality Management System with practical inspection and quality assurance activities across the shop floor. The successful candidate will work closely with production, engineering, and inspection teams to resolve manufacturing issues, improve quality standards, and ensure components consistently meet customer and industry requirements. Applications are particularly welcomed from experienced Engineers, Machinists, or Fitters who have transitioned into Quality and can apply strong engineering knowledge to inspection, measurement, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Manufacturing Quality

• Oversee day‑to‑day quality activities, including first‑off, in‑process, and final inspection.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Select, verify, and apply appropriate inspection methods and measurement equipment.
• Ensure measuring equipment is calibrated, maintained, and fit for purpose.
• Investigate defects and non‑conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing teams in improving processes, reducing scrap, rework, and quality‑related costs.
• Provide technical guidance on inspection and measurement best practices.

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Maintain and continuously develop the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Manage quality documentation, procedures, records, and reporting activities.
• Lead internal and external audits and coordinate any resulting improvement actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant customer, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Act as a key contact for customer quality issues, audits, and complaints.
• Investigate customer concerns and ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Support supplier evaluations, audits, and performance improvement activities.
• Lead and develop inspection and quality personnel, promoting best practice and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to drive a culture of quality throughout the business.
• Analyse quality performance metrics, including customer complaints, internal rejects, supplier performance, and cost of poor quality.
• Lead improvement initiatives using structured problem‑solving methodologies.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, or Senior Inspector position within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of machining, manufacturing processes, and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Sound knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Internal and external audit experience.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the business.
• HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Experience within high‑precision manufacturing sectors.
• Knowledge of CMMs, optical measurement systems, or other advanced inspection equipment.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• On‑site parking.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing engineering and manufacturing organisation.