Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Fortress Safety; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (up to 10.5% employer contribution)

Bike to Work

Eyecare

Airport Parking Discounts

Annual Halma Share Vesting Scheme

Life Assurance

Long Service Recognition

Job summary

A global leader in machinery safety located in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer / Senior Quality Manager to oversee quality management systems. This role requires a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and significant hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to enhance product quality, ensure compliance with ISO standards, and drive continuous improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Competitive perks include pension contributions and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in batch manufacturing quality role, ideally in electro-mechanical production.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001; familiarity with IATF 16949 or AS9100 is a plus.
• Direct supervisory experience is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and influence across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production quality assurance processes.
• Establish and drive root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyse quality metrics, produce reports, present to leadership.
• Interact with suppliers and customers on quality matters.
• Collaborate with engineering on DFMEA/PFMEA to pre-empt failures.
• Support audits, approvals, and improvement plans.
• Line management responsibility for quality inspectors.

Skills

Problem-solving

Statistical analysis

Process optimisation

Excellent communication skills

Process optimisation

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ISO 9001

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer / Senior Quality Manager – Fortress Safety (Wolverhampton, UK)

Protecting People. Protecting Equipment. Since 1977.

At Fortress Safety, we’re global leaders in machinery safety and interlocking solutions. From our Wolverhampton HQ and operations across the USA, Europe, Australia, China, and India, we’ve been safeguarding people and equipment for nearly 50 years. As part of Halma plc (FTSE 100), we’re proud to be part of a group of 50+ companies with over 8,000 employees worldwide.

The Role

As Senior Quality Engineer / Senior Quality Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind maintaining our production quality management systems ensuring products not only meet, but exceed, customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

You’ll blend practical hands‑on problem‑solving with strategic oversight, working closely with design, production, and supply chain teams to embed a culture of quality throughout the operational business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop production quality assurance processes in line with ISO 9001 and industry‑specific standards.
• Establish and drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyse quality metrics, produce reports, and present findings to senior leadership.
• Interact with other departments including suppliers and customers regarding quality matters.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on DFMEA/PFMEA to pre‑empt potential failures.
• Support quality performance; manage audits, approvals, and improvement plans for the team.
• Line management responsibility for quality inspectors and colleagues, fostering technical and professional growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant, hands‑on experience gained in a batch manufacturing quality role, ideally within electro‑mechanical production.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001; familiarity with IATF 16949 or AS9100 advantageous.
• Proven track record in problem‑solving, statistical analysis, and process optimisation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Direct supervisory experience desirable as is the ability to lead without formal authority, although role is defined with potential growth into a management position for the team.

✅ Pension (up to 10.5% employer contribution)

✅ Bike to Work, Eyecare, Airport Parking Discounts

✅ Annual Halma Share Vesting Scheme

✅ Life Assurance & Long Service Recognition

Inclusion & Belonging

At Fortress, we celebrate difference and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us protect people and equipment worldwide.