Quality Manager

Employment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A heavy manufacturing business seeks an experienced Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance at their key site in Wigan. The role involves managing inspection teams and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a robust technical background in welding and engineering, along with ISO auditing qualifications. This opportunity offers a chance to influence high-profile engineering projects across various sectors.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Assistance scheme

Rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Quality Manager required.
• Strong technical background in manufacturing and inspection.
• Experience with ISO standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA and QC inspection personnel.
• Investigate non-conformances and lead continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits and manage quality documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection Knowledge

Welding Processes

Continuous Improvement

Education

ISO 9001 Auditing Qualification

ISO 3834 & EN 1090

Job description

Quality Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Quality Manager to join a heavy manufacturing business, based at a key site in the Northwest. This role focuses on managing inspection teams and ensuring compliance with quality standards, delivering excellence across a wide range of engineering projects.

Who This Job Would Suit
This position would suit an experienced quality professional with a strong technical background in welding, engineering, or inspection. Ideal for someone holding ISO 9001 auditing qualifications and keen to lead continuous improvement in a busy manufacturing environment, it offers the chance to influence high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA and QC inspection personnel in alignment with Group quality standards
• Investigate non-conformances and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Compile and manage quality documentation in accordance with client specifications and codes
• Conduct external audits on subcontractors and write inspection testing procedures for projects
• Liaise with client representatives and perform on-site quality inspections as needed

Requirements

• Proven experience as Quality Manager
• Experience within Manufacturing with knowledge of Welding processes
• Knowledge of ISO 9001. ISO 3834 & EN 1090 desirable
• Strong leadership skills

Location: Wigan
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £55k - £62k (dependent on experience)
Working Hours: Full Time -Monday - Friday (early finish Fri)
Benefits: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, Pension, cycle to work, assistance scheme, rewards and more.

Contact Details:
For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on 0161 4166249 or [e-mail]