Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Escape Recruitment Services; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Stirling is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality function. This hands-on role requires proven experience in quality management, including oversight of ISO 9001 certification and team development. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with standards and drive continuous improvement efforts. This position offers long-term stability with the chance to make a significant impact within a strong operational framework.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager role within manufacturing.
• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience.
• Fully qualified ISO 9001:2015 auditor.
• Strong background in quality systems, audits, and compliance.
• Confident communicator with experience working cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Ownership and development of the site Quality Management System.
• Maintain ISO 9001 certification and lead internal and external audits.
• Manage, coach, and develop the QC team.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement using data, KPIs, and CI tools.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers on quality matters.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and reporting.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001 certification

Continuous improvement methodologies

Root cause analysis

Effective communication

Education

Degree or equivalent industry experience

ISO 9001:2015 auditor certification

Job description

Job Title: Quality Manager
Location: Cowie, Stirling
Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time, on site

A well-established manufacturing site in Cowie is looking to appoint a Quality Manager to take ownership of the quality function across the site. The role has become available due to several long-serving team members retiring, creating an opportunity to step into a stable operation with a strong foundation already in place.

You will be responsible for leading the Quality Management System, managing a small team of experienced QC Technicians, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. There is genuine scope to shape the quality function and develop the team in your own way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership and development of the site Quality Management System
• Maintain ISO 9001 certification and lead internal and external audits
• Manage, coach and develop the QC team
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Drive continuous improvement using data, KPIs and CI tools
• Liaise with suppliers and customers on quality matters
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and reporting

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager role within manufacturing
• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience
• Fully qualified ISO 9001:2015 auditor
• Strong background in quality systems, audits and compliance
• Confident communicator with experience working cross-functionally

This is a hands-on, site-based role offering long‑term stability and the chance to make a real impact.

If you wish to apply, or find out more, please email your CV with contact details to [e-mail]