Quality Manager in Poole

Energy Jobline CVL; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Christmas bonus

Social events

Onsite parking

Pension scheme

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Quality Manager for a manufacturing/fabrication environment where precision and compliance are critical. You will own the Quality Management System, drive ISO 9001 conformity and oversee First Article Inspection documentation, welding quality records, and supplier quality performance.

The role requires proven QA leadership, strong ISO 9001 knowledge, and a hands-on approach to root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and QMS processes.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation and processes.
• Background in welding quality management, including WPS and PQR administration.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Confident communicator; primary quality contact for customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continually improve the company's Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, including certification and customer assessments.
• Manage FAI documentation, including weld maps, material certificates and inspection reports.
• Oversee welding quality records, including WPSs, PQRs and welder qualification records.
• Lead non-conformance investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage supplier quality performance, including audits and supplier corrective action requests.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder communication

Documentation control

Tools

FAI documentation tools

WPS administration

Job description

Quality Manager wanted for a business where getting it right first time matters.

You'll take full ownership of the Quality Management System, from ISO 9001 compliance through to First Article Inspection and beyond.

This is a role for someone who takes genuine pride in precision and won't cut corners on the detail.

As a Quality Manager, you will benefit from:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas bonus
• Company social events
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme

As a Quality Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain and continually improve the company's Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001
• Lead internal and external quality audits, including certification and customer assessments
• Manage First Article Inspection documentation, including weld maps, material certificates and inspection reports
• Oversee welding quality records, including WPSs, PQRs and welder qualification records
• Lead non-conformance investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Manage supplier quality performance, including audits and supplier corrective action requests

As a Quality Manager, your experience will include:

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or in a similar role within a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation and processes
• Background in welding quality management, including WPS and PQR administration
• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action processes
• Confident communicator, comfortable acting as the primary quality contact for customers

If you're looking for a Quality Manager role where your expertise genuinely shapes how the business operates, this one's worth a conversation.

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