Quality Manager

Lord Search & Selection; Painswick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in quality engineering in Gloucestershire is seeking a Quality Manager to drive production quality standards across the organization. This role involves leading a quality team, managing compliance with IATF 16949 and AS9100 certifications, and implementing improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in automotive or aerospace sectors and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary up to £55,000 pa plus package.

Qualifications

• Experienced Quality professional with a background in automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering.
• Strong understanding of IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO9001, and other customer-specific requirements.
• Skilled in leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team to deliver robust systems, procedures, and performance.
• Manage and maintain certifications including IATF 16949 and AS9100.
• Drive problem-solving and root cause analysis to eliminate defects and prevent recurrence.

Skills

Quality

Manufacturing

Automotive

Aerospace

Leadership

Process Improvement

Tools

APQP

Lean

Six Sigma

ISO9001

IATF 16949

AS9100

Job description

Lead Production Quality within Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Gloucestershire | Full-Time | Up to £55,000 pa + Package

Are you a results-driven Quality Manager with a passion for precision, process excellence, and world-class manufacturing standards? This is your opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer supplying high-performance components to the automotive and aerospace sectors - industries where quality isn't just a department, it's a mindset.

The Opportunity

As Quality Manager, you'll report to the Group Head of Quality and lead the site's production quality function - driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with demanding customer and industry standards, and inspiring a culture of operational excellence across the business. You'll play a key role in shaping quality strategy, managing audits, and working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and leadership teams to maintain the highest levels of product integrity and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team to deliver robust systems, procedures, and performance.
• Manage and maintain certifications including IATF 16949 and AS9100.
• Act as the primary contact for customer and third-party audits.
• Drive problem-solving and root cause analysis to eliminate defects and prevent recurrence.
• Partner with engineering and operations to embed quality at every stage of production.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyse data, report KPIs, and provide insight to support strategic decision-making.

About You

• Experienced Quality professional with a background in automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering.
• Strong understanding of IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO9001 and other customer-specific requirements.
• Skilled in leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Confident managing audits, developing teams, and leading quality improvement programs.
• Solid knowledge of APQP and associated manufacturing quality tools.

Why This Role?

Join a forward-thinking manufacturer where quality and innovation go hand in hand. You'll have the autonomy to shape the quality function, influence business performance, and play a key role in the company's continued growth and technical excellence.

If you're ready to take ownership, lead with impact, and be part of a business that sets the standard in engineering quality - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to lead quality excellence in one of Gloucestershire's premier advanced manufacturing businesses.

To apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10185.

Desired Skills and Experience

Quality, Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, QMS, IATF16949, AS9100, Leader, Production