Quality Manager - Precision Engineering Leader

Aspion Drivers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspion is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead and develop the site quality function at our Deeside facility. You will own the Quality Management System, drive internal and supplier audits, and ensure product conformity and traceability across operations.

You will manage a team of Quality Inspectors and a Quality Technician, champion continuous improvement, and partner with engineering and manufacturing to embed quality standards and training.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and quality management systems.
• Experience managing audits, NCRs, complaints and corrective actions.
• Proven track record leading quality inspectors/technicians.
• Understanding of inspection, product conformity, process control, calibration and traceability.
• Experience in root-cause investigations and corrective action effectiveness.
• Background in engineering/manufacturing/fabrication or a related industrial environment.
• Commercial awareness and ability to work with customers and suppliers.
• Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site quality team (Inspectors and Technician).
• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001:2015 QMS and prepare for audits.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and coordinate evidence and actions.
• Establish and report on quality objectives, risks, trends and KPIs.
• Manage NCRs, defects, process failures, complaints and supplier quality issues.
• Lead root-cause investigations and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, auditors and senior management on quality matters.
• Perform supplier audits and monitor supplier performance.
• Oversee inspections, calibration records, traceability, and conformity documentation.
• Develop and control quality procedures and work instructions.
• Provide practical quality guidance to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Champion a positive quality culture and quality-related training.
• Contribute quality input to management reviews and SHEQ reporting.

Skills

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

Auditing (internal & supplier)

Lead quality team

Inspection & traceability

Root-cause analysis

Engineering/manufacturing domain

Quality across site

Customer/supplier engagement

Communication & organisational skills

Hands-on quality leadership

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality qualification

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor qualification

Job description

Aspion is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead and develop the site quality function at our Deeside facility. You will own the Quality Management System, drive internal and supplier audits, and ensure product conformity and traceability across operations.

You will manage a team of Quality Inspectors and a Quality Technician, champion continuous improvement, and partner with engineering and manufacturing to embed quality standards and training.