Quality Manager & Responsible Welding Coordinator

Northern Industries Group; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal fabrication specialist in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Quality Manager & Responsible Welding Coordinator to oversee the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with welding standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in steel fabrication, experience with ISO9001, and a hands-on leadership style. This role offers competitive pay and benefits including 33 days holiday and opportunities for training.

Benefits

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing and managing QMS systems.
• Practical, hands-on approach to leadership.
• Ability to create clear, structured documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, and improve the company's QMS.
• Define and implement inspection requirements for the manufacturing process.
• Ensure compliance with EN1090 for welding procedures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of EN1090 and welding requirements

Experience implementing and managing QMS systems (ISO9001 minimum)

Background in quality within a steel fabrication environment

Excellent IT skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Quality Manager & Responsible Welding Coordinator, Steelway | 6- Month FTC | Competitive - based on experience (pro-rata)

Queensgate Works, Bilston Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV2 2NJ

Steelway are a leading metal fabrication specialist, committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are now looking for an experienced Quality Manager to take ownership of our Quality Management System and act as our Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC). This is a hands-on role, where you will review, develop, and implement processes that ensure compliance, efficiency, and continual improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Review, update, and improve the company\'s QMS in line with current business needs.
• Align processes where possible with group systems, highlighting any gaps.
• Create and implement processes, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Develop and roll out training and guidance to staff.
• Establish an internal audit schedule, conduct audits, and recruit/train internal auditors.
• Overhaul the QMS filing system to be user-friendly and accessible.
• Introduce and embed a robust internal and external NCR system.

Quality Inspection

• Define and implement inspection requirements for the manufacturing process.
• Assist in identifying, recruiting and managing quality inspectors as needed.
• Track and report on KPIs to demonstrate inspection effectiveness.
• Ensure NDT testing is carried out in line with requirements, monitoring results and corrective actions.

Operational Quality Support

• Develop quality plans for customer orders and agree these with internal teams and clients.
• Oversee adherence to quality plans, holding stakeholders accountable.
• Arrange and host internal and third-party inspections, managing external auditors and assessors.

Responsible Welding Coordinator

• Ensure compliance with EN1090, maintaining all required welding procedures.
• Oversee WPS and related documentation.
• Provide training and guidance to welding staff to meet required standards.
• Liaise with the external Welding Coordinator to improve processes and strengthen compliance.

About You

• Strong knowledge of EN1090 and welding requirements.
• Proven experience implementing and managing QMS systems (ISO9001 minimum).
• Background in quality within a steel fabrication environment.
• Practical, hands-on approach — not a consultancy role, but someone who takes ownership.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to create clear, structured documentation.
• Strong communicator, with the ability to influence and support at all levels.

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for training and development
• Bank Holidays off & Christmas shutdown

If you are a quality professional with a strong background in steel fabrication and a practical approach to leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Apply today and join Steelway as our new Quality Manager & Responsible Welding Coordinator