Senior Quality Manager

The One Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to drive quality initiatives. You will lead the Quality Management System compliance with ISO standards and manage a skilled team. Ideal candidates have experience in quality leadership within precision engineering, strong knowledge of ISO standards, and data analysis skills. The role offers a salary of up to £70k with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar quality leadership role within precision engineering or CNC machining.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 standards.
• Skilled in managing quality audits, data analysis, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve a certified QMS aligned with ISO and IATF standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, acting as the primary point of contact for certification bodies and clients.
• Oversee inspection processes and manage metrology resources.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

IATF 16949:2016 knowledge

Data analysis

Mentoring

Tools

SPC

Minitab

ERP systems

Job description

Join a team known for its relentless pursuit of quality.

An established leader in precision engineering and high-performance manufacturing is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to drive quality initiatives across all levels of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything they do.

About the role:

As the Senior Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and specific customer requirements. You'll head up a skilled quality team, oversee audits and inspection processes, and support company-wide initiatives to enhance quality performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role that reports into the Senior Management Team and plays a key part in strategic planning and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and continuously improve a certified QMS aligned with ISO and IATF standards
• Lead internal and external audits, acting as the primary point of contact for certification bodies and clients
• Oversee inspection processes (e.g. PPAP, FAIR, ISIR) and manage metrology resources
• Use data tools (SPC, Minitab) to monitor quality performance and drive improvement
• Guide and develop a high-performing quality team
• Lead root cause analysis and implement effective CAPA measures
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams to improve process capability and manufacturability
• Manage supplier quality and incoming goods inspection

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a similar quality leadership role within precision engineering or CNC machining
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 standards
• Skilled in managing quality audits, data analysis, and process improvement
• Able to mentor and lead a small team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Effective communicator with good working knowledge of ERP systems and quality-specific software

This is an exciting time to be joining a leading precision engineering business who are at forefront of what they do.

On offer is a salary of up to 70k along with a comprehensive benefits package.

If of interest click to apply and Kieran Evans will be in contact to discuss the finer details.