Strategic Quality Manager – Compliance & CI

Cpl; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL in Belfast is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality governance, metrology, calibration, and special process controls in a regulated manufacturing environment. This strategic leadership role focuses on robust QMS, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across functions.

You will drive audits, develop procedures, mentor teams, and partner with engineering and operations to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction across the site.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality or related discipline.
• Lead Auditor qualification required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Extensive experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and AS13100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain compliant QMS aligned to standards.
• Develop and enhance quality procedures and governance.
• Manage internal and external audit programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.
• Provide expert guidance on QA, metrology, calibration, NDT, and special processes.
• Lead cross-functional quality reviews and CAPA.
• Support engineering and manufacturing with quality expertise.
• Review and approve quality and process docs.
• Manage calibration systems and measurement assurance.
• Ensure methods meet regulatory requirements.
• Coach and mentor quality and engineering staff.
• Monitor compliance and report performance metrics.

Skills

Quality management

Audit leadership

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Education

Engineering / Quality degree

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

CPL in Belfast is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality governance, metrology, calibration, and special process controls in a regulated manufacturing environment. This strategic leadership role focuses on robust QMS, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across functions.

You will drive audits, develop procedures, mentor teams, and partner with engineering and operations to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction across the site.