Quality Manager

Holt Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Quality Manager in Southampton to oversee and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) within the engineering and manufacturing sector. This hands-on role includes managing compliance with industry standards and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in quality management and continuous improvement techniques. A salary of £50,000 - £60,000 is offered, plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or senior quality position in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Confidence dealing with external auditors and certification bodies.
• Strong knowledge of QMS standards (EN 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality team in achieving business objectives.
• Maintain and develop the company's QMS.
• Plan and coordinate internal audits.

Skills

Quality Management System knowledge

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement techniques

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

QMS/ERP systems

Job description

Quality Manager

Location: Southampton

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Dependent on Experience + benefits

We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to take a leading role within an established engineering and manufacturing business.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll be responsible for maintaining and developing the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with key industry standards, and guiding a small team to deliver on quality objectives.

The Role

This is an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll be the go-to person for all things quality, driving both compliance and continuous improvement.

Working closely with senior managers and wider teams, you'll oversee audits, manage customer issues, and ensure that processes meet business, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the quality team in achieving business-wide objectives
• Maintain and develop the company's QMS, aligning with EN 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
• Plan, carry out, and coordinate internal audits; support external assessments
• Manage non-conformances, customer complaints, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Use structured problem-solving tools (8D, FMEA, SPC) to investigate issues and implement solutions
• Monitor and report on key quality KPIs such as defect rates, audit results, and supplier performance
• Promote a culture of quality across the business

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll need proven experience as a Quality Manager or in a senior quality position within a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally aerospace or defence.

You should be confident dealing with external auditors and certification bodies, and possess:

• Strong knowledge of QMS standards and requirements (EN 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Experience managing audits and assessments
• A background in root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques (e.g., 8D, FMEA, SPC)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, able to influence and support at all levels
• Proficiency with MS Office and QMS/ERP systems

If you're an experienced quality professional thriving in regulated manufacturing and ready to take ownership of a vital function, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to explore this opportunity further: contact [e-mail] - Max Sinclair