Quality Manager – Precision Engineering & Continuous Improvement

Workchain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Training & development

Career progression

Impactful role

Job summary

Workchain is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager for a high-precision engineering environment in Nottingham. You will lead quality across manufacturing, maintain ISO 9001 compliance, and drive continuous improvement with Production, Engineering, and senior management.

You will oversee inspection activities, interpret drawings and GD&T, manage audits, and collaborate with suppliers to uphold quality standards, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a Quality, Inspection, or Quality Management role within precision engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Experience investigating non-conformances and conducting root cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience leading or supporting internal and external audits.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working closely with shop-floor teams.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee first-off, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Select and verify appropriate inspection methods and measuring equipment.
• Investigate defects, non-conformances, and manufacturing issues.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Reduce scrap, rework, and the overall cost of poor quality.
• Ensure all measuring equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
• Manage and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, and records.
• Lead internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor quality performance and implement improvements where required.
• Act as the primary contact for customer quality concerns and audits.
• Investigate complaints and ensure timely resolution.
• Support supplier audits and performance reviews.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers to improve quality standards.
• Promote a strong quality culture throughout the factory.
• Analyse quality metrics, customer complaints, rejects, and supplier performance.
• Lead improvement projects using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Quality management

Machining/manufacturing understanding

Reading GD&T

Measuring equipment

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001 knowledge

Audits (internal/external)

Communication

IT skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification

Job description

Workchain is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager for a high-precision engineering environment in Nottingham. You will lead quality across manufacturing, maintain ISO 9001 compliance, and drive continuous improvement with Production, Engineering, and senior management.

You will oversee inspection activities, interpret drawings and GD&T, manage audits, and collaborate with suppliers to uphold quality standards, safety, and customer satisfaction.