Senior Quality Manager

Oliver Talent Solutions; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Manager to oversee their Quality Management System. The role requires expertise in precision engineering or CNC machining, leading a quality team, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. You will manage audits, collaborate across functions, and drive continuous improvement. The position offers a salary up to £70k and a competitive benefits package including holidays and pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior quality management role within precision engineering or CNC machining.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the Quality Management System to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of quality professionals.
• Oversee inspection processes ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
• Monitor quality trends and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Senior quality management experience

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Knowledge of IATF 16949

Root cause analysis skills

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Tools

CMMs

Inspection equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced Quality Manager with a background in precision engineering or CNC machining? Do you have a proven track record of leading quality teams and driving continuous improvement? If so, we want to hear from you.

This is your chance to join a high-performance engineering business renowned for its commitment to quality. In this senior leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of the Quality Management System, lead a skilled quality team, and ensure consistent delivery to the highest industry standards.

As a Senior Quality Manager, you will work closely with the senior management team, contributing to strategic decisions while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Your responsibilities as a Senior Quality Manager:

• Develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of quality professionals.
• Oversee inspection processes, including PPAP, FAIR, and ISIR, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
• Monitor quality trends and drive corrective and preventive actions using root cause analysis.
• Manage internal and external audits, acting as the key point of contact for certification bodies and customers.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and procurement to optimise processes and reduce defects.

Your current experience which will help you as a Senior Quality Manager:

• Proven experience in a senior quality management role within precision engineering or CNC machining.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and automotive quality standards.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, CAPA, and statistical quality tools.
• Experience managing CMMs, inspection equipment, and supplier quality approval.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

What you can expect as a Senior Quality Manager:

• Salary up to £70k, dependent on experience.
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Competitive benefits package.

If you are interested in the role, please click apply and the Oliver Talent Solutions team will be in touch with more details.