Quality Manager (Precision Engineering)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday Finish

Weekdays Only

Company Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holiday

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is looking for a Quality Manager with precision engineering experience to take ownership of quality, compliance and HSE across the business from its Swadlincote site.

You will manage ISO 9001 QMS, lead audits and coordinate PPAP/APQP documentation, liaise with Directors and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong customer focus.

Salary £45,000–£50,000 plus a company bonus, 25 days holiday and other benefits; weekdays only, with an early Friday finish.

Qualifications

• Experience managing ISO 9001 QMS
• Experience with PPAP/APQP documentation
• IATF 16949 knowledge required

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve ISO 9001 QMS
• Ensure customer quality requirements compliance
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits
• Prepare management review reports and KPIs
• Act as primary quality contact for customers and handle non-conformances

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

IATF 16949 familiarity

PPAP APQP docs

Quality supervision

Job description

Quality Manager (Precision Engineering)

£45,000 – £50,000 + Early Friday Finish + Weekdays Only + Company Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday + Company Benefits

Swadlincote

Are you a Quality Manager with experience in precision engineering, looking to join an established specialist manufacturer where you will take ownership of Quality, Compliance and Health & Safety across the business?

Do you have experience managing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and PPAP / APQP documentation, and are now looking for a varied, hands-on management position where you will work directly with company Directors and influence quality standards?

The company are a specialist engineering manufacturer supplying precision-engineered components and assemblies to customers across the Industrial and Automotive sectors.

They provide manufacturing solutions to customers with demanding technical and quality requirements, placing a strong emphasis on product quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to take responsibility for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, Health & Safety and inspection activities within a specialist engineering manufacturer.

The Role:

• Manage, maintain and continually improve the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific quality requirements and relevant manufacturing standards
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external certification, customer and supplier audits
• Prepare management review reports, quality KPIs and performance data
• Act as the primary quality contact for customers, managing complaints, concerns and non-conformances

The Person:

• Quality supervisory experience
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO:9001 quality requirements
• Experience preparing PPAP, APQP, IMDS, ISIR and FAIR documentation

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.