Quality Manager

Reed; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company based in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality operations. You'll manage a small team and ensure ISO compliance while leading continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality management within manufacturing and strong knowledge of CMM programming and ISO standards. Competitive salary and benefits including 23 days holiday and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Management role within precision engineering.
• Strong knowledge of CMM programming and metrology tools.
• In-depth understanding of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of 2 quality professionals.
• Oversee all aspects of quality assurance and control across production.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System.

Skills

Quality Management

CMM programming

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machines

Metrology tools

Job description

Overview

Quality Manager – Precision Engineering

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift

Salary: Competitive, DOE (Depending on Experience)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to join our client, a highly respected precision engineering company based in Southend-on-Sea. Specialising in the production of very small, high-precision components for sectors including aerospace, automotive (Formula 1), and medical, this is an exciting opportunity to lead quality operations in a cutting-edge environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of 2 quality professionals.
• Oversee all aspects of quality assurance and control across production.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
• Program and operate CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) for precision inspection.
• Analyse quality data and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality issues and improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Requirements

Proven experience in a Quality Management role within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of CMM programming and metrology tools. Excellent leadership and team management skills. In-depth understanding of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Day shift hours – Monday to Friday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme