Quality Manager in Leicester

Energy Jobline AZ; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in the Leicester area is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee all aspects of quality assurance. This role involves managing a small team while engaging with customers to ensure quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of ISO 9001. The position offers flexible working days and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Flexible working days

Autonomy in quality management

Strong reputation in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager/Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a small team and mentoring apprentices or junior staff.
• Solid knowledge of inspection methods and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality assurance and control processes.
• Oversee the quality team and coach junior staff.
• Hold regular customer quality review meetings.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge (ISO 9001)

Customer-facing skills

Analytical mindset

Team leadership

Process improvement

Job description

Quality Manager – Flexible Days up to £45,000

Location: Leicester area | Team: 4 direct reports (including 1 Apprentice) | Customer‑facing role

We are a well‑established precision engineering business servicing heavy‑duty sectors (yellow goods, agriculture, power & rail). As a Quality Manager you will lead the quality function, manage a small team, and engage with key customers to drive continuous improvement across the workshop and inspection processes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage all aspects of quality assurance and control: inspection, non‑conformance, corrective actions, root cause, process improvement.
• Oversee the team of 4, including one Apprentice, providing coaching and development.
• Hold regular customer quality review meetings and act as their point‑of‑contact for quality queries.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering and inspection teams to tighten tolerances, reduce rejects and improve first‑pass yield.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 (and other customer‑specific standards).
• Analyse data, produce quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations to embed a quality culture and ensure machining/fabrication meets specifications.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience (ideally 3‑5 years) as a Quality Manager/Engineer in a manufacturing, machining or fabrication environment.
• Experience leading a small team and mentoring apprentices or junior staff.
• Strong customer‑facing skills, confident in meetings and able to articulate quality issues/resolutions to customers.
• Solid knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001), inspection methods, non‑conformance control and root‑cause analysis.
• Analytical mindset: comfortable with data, metrics, reports and continuous improvement tools (e.g. 8D, 5 Why, SPC).
• Excellent communicator, organised, decisive and proactive.
• A background in metal‑working, machining or fabrication is highly beneficial.

Why Join?

• Deliver high‑tolerance components and be part of a company committed to quality.
• Enjoy flexible working days that help balance life and work.
• Take responsibility, autonomy and a voice in shaping quality standards and improvements.
• Join a business with a strong reputation in heavy‑duty manufacturing.

If you are a Quality professional looking to step up, lead a small team, engage with customers and take ownership of quality in a manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV today or email us and we’ll arrange a confidential chat.