Quality Manager

EMBS Engineering; Tipton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist in the UK is seeking an experienced Quality Manager in Tipton. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) in a new manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in quality roles within regulated environments such as aerospace or defense. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a stable, permanent contract.

Benefits

25 holidays plus bank holidays

Death in service

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer in a regulated environment.
• In-depth knowledge of welding quality and NDT processes.
• Lead/Internal Auditor in ISO 9001 with training in problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve Quality Assurance and Control.
• Lead the setup and compliance of the Quality Management System.
• Manage operational quality functions including inspection and oversight.

Job description

Quality Manager

Wolverhampton

£50,000 - £60,000 p.a

Are you ready to lead Quality in a safety‑critical, highly regulated, high‑integrity manufacturing environment?

Can you take charge of setting up a new manufacturing facility and implementing a robust Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with stringent industry frameworks?

Do you master welding quality, NDT, dimensional control, and Lean Six Sigma to drive 'right first time'?

If the answer to the above is yes, we may have the perfect job for you....

EMBS Engineering is seeking to identify a Quality Manager to join one of our prestigious clients on a permanent basis.

Our client is a market‑leading, globally recognised manufacturing specialist that provides cutting‑edge solutions for the design, manufacture, and maintenance of safety‑critical components for highly regulated industries. Following recent project wins, the business is looking to continue to grow and following on from an internal promotion, this presents a truly exciting opportunity.

What's in it for you?

• Permanent position – offering stability/longevity
• Competitive salary £50‑60k per annum (depending on level of experience)
• Hours; Days with an early finish on a Friday
• 25 holidays plus bank holidays
• Plus many more benefits: death in service, pension scheme, EAP, employee discounts and much more

What's the role?

As the Quality Manager, you are the site's Quality Leader, directly responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving all Quality Assurance and Control. Your critical focus is to champion a "right first time, every time" culture across our highly regulated, high‑integrity environment. You will lead the quality team, manage vital documentation (ITPs, Lifetime Records, etc.), and spearhead the development and implementation of the fit‑for‑purpose Quality Management System (QMS) for our new manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• QMS Development & Compliance: Lead the setup and continuous improvement of the site's QMS, ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and all statutory/customer quality requirements.
• Facility & Project Quality: Spearhead the quality systems implementation for the new facility setup and manage project quality through the creation of PQPs, ITPs, and control of Lifetime Records documentation.
• Operational QA/QC Leadership: Direct daily operational quality functions, including dimensional inspection, NDT oversight, and weld quality assurance.
• Continuous Improvement (CI): Drive a "right first time" culture by applying Lean Six Sigma tools (e.g., DMAIC, 8D) to reduce variation and eliminate non‑value‑added activities.
• Team & Culture Mentorship: Act as a key mentor to coach and embed quality behaviours, standards, and first‑time thinking across the shop floor and operational teams.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer in a regulated, high‑integrity manufacturing environment (nuclear, aerospace, defence, or similar).
• In‑depth knowledge of welding quality (e.g., CSWIP, PCN), NDT processes, dimensional control methods, and experience working in Quality Control Grading.
• Lead/Internal Auditor in ISO 9001 and training in problem‑solving methodologies such as 6‑Sigma or 8D.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills, with a focus on integrity, professionalism, and holding self and others to account.

Apply:

If you have the skills, experience, and passion to drive quality excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now.

About us:

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career‑defining role.

Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.