Senior Quality Manager

ZipRecruiter; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established leader in precision engineering is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to drive quality initiatives across the organization. You will lead the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO and IATF standards, managing internal and external audits while overseeing inspection processes. Proven experience in a quality leadership role and strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 is essential. The role offers up to £70k and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve QMS aligned with ISO and IATF standards.
• Lead internal and external audits for certification.
• Oversee inspection processes and manage metrology resources.

Skills

Quality management leadership

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

IATF 16949:2016 knowledge

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Tools

SPC

Minitab

Job description

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.