Senior QA Manager — Pipework & Pressure Vessels

Red Chilli Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension & sick scheme

Phone provided

Real career progression

Job summary

An established mechanical engineering firm in Southampton is seeking a Quality Manager specialized in pipework and pressure vessels. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance and maintain quality standards for projects across various industries. You will take ownership of the quality function and lead audits while working closely with workshop teams. A competitive benefits package includes 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and genuine career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in pipework fabrication and pressure vessel manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with ASME B31.3.
• Experience from a workshop/fabrication SME is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for all QA across the business.
• Ensure strict compliance to pipework and pressure vessel codes.
• Lead internal and supplier audits to ISO 9001 / ISO 45001.

Skills

Pipework fabrication experience

Hands-on ASME B31.3 experience

Understanding of PED, CE/UKCA, CPR

Knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 45001

Confident with documentation and code compliance

Job description

An established mechanical engineering firm in Southampton is seeking a Quality Manager specialized in pipework and pressure vessels. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance and maintain quality standards for projects across various industries. You will take ownership of the quality function and lead audits while working closely with workshop teams. A competitive benefits package includes 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and genuine career progression opportunities.