Quality Manager

ASC Connections; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK manufacturer is seeking a Quality Manager to lead site quality performance and ensure compliance with ISO standards. This role is ideal for an experienced quality professional looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include managing audits, driving continuous improvement, and handling customer complaints. The position offers a salary starting at £50,000+, 33 days of annual leave, and tailored personal development opportunities. Join a friendly team with a strong commitment to quality and progression.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Early finish on a Friday

Company events

Free on-site parking

Tailored personal development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Background in automotive, aerospace or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience managing calibration systems and inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Owning internal and external audits.
• Leading APQP activities including FMEA and control plans.
• Managing customer complaints and corrective actions.

Skills

Proven experience in a senior quality role

Strong working knowledge of PPAP

Knowledge of 8D, SPC and root cause analysis

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification or relevant quality training

Tools

Quality management systems to ISO 9001 and 14001

Job description

Overview

A Quality Manager job opportunity has become available within a well‑established UK manufacturer supplying global markets from a modern production facility near the Redditch area. Operating across both manual and automated manufacturing processes, the business is experiencing continued growth and is looking to strengthen its quality leadership capability. This role would suit a hands‑on quality professional ready to take ownership of site quality performance, or an experienced Quality Manager seeking a fresh challenge in a technically varied environment. The position offers a salary circa £50,000+, 33 days annual leave, early finishes on a Friday, company events, and tailored personal development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Owning internal and external audits and driving continuous improvement.
• Leading APQP activities including FMEA, control plans and PPAP.
• Owning customer complaints, NCRs and 8D corrective actions.
• Ensuring manufacturing processes meet customer, regulatory and ISO requirements.
• Managing calibration systems and inspection equipment.
• Driving site‑wide quality performance and right‑first‑time results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior quality role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Background in automotive, aerospace or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of core quality tools including PPAP, 8D, SPC and root cause analysis.
• Experience managing and maintaining quality management systems to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Mechanical engineering qualification or relevant quality‑focused training.

Benefits

• Salary circa £50,000+ depending on experience.
• 33 days annual leave including Christmas shutdown.
• Early finish on a Friday.
• Company events and long‑service awards.
• Friendly working environment with clear opportunities for progression.
• Bespoke personal development and training programmes.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Opportunity to work for a market‑leading UK manufacturer with a strong international presence.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.