UK Quality Manager

Prysmian Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cabling solutions provider is seeking a UK Quality Manager to oversee multi-site responsibilities in Eastleigh. The role involves strategic leadership in quality management, ensuring alignment with group objectives while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in quality roles and a strong educational background in engineering or quality management.

Benefits

Defined Contribution pension scheme and life assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Generous sick pay arrangements

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive proven experience in manufacturing quality roles within leadership.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and quality management systems.
• Experience in regulated or certified product environments (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical).

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the UK-wide quality strategy aligned with Group objectives.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and oversee the ISO 9001 management system.
• Represent the UK in global quality committees and manage customer quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.

Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

We are looking for a UK Quality Manager to join our team in Eastleigh. Reporting to the Quality Director Europe and Country CEO, you will be have multi site responsibility along with three direct reports (Site Quality Engineers). You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Country and Regional strategic direction. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, operational excellence, and a hands-on approach to driving a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Frequent travel between the three UK manufacturing facilities is required.

You will be responsible for:

Define and deploy the UK-wide quality strategy aligned with Europe Region and Group objectives.

Lead the development and execution of quality improvement initiatives to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), including customer claims, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and internal defect rates.

Represent the UK in global or regional quality steering committees, sharing best practices and aligning on group standards

Oversee the performance and consistency of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System across all three UK production facilities.

Monitor and improve quality metrics, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented.

Lead internal and external audits (certification bodies, customers, regulatory).

Lead resolution of major customer quality issues, ensuring timely communication, investigation, and sustainable corrective actions.

Provide support at early stages during tenders and contracts, ensuring that Quality requirements from customers align with the manufacturing and testing capabilities within the perimeter.

Champion A3 improvement projects, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies to reduce variation and eliminate waste.

Monitor and improve right-first-time yield, rework rates, and supplier quality performance.

You are the right fit if you have/are:

Ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).

Extensive proven experience in manufacturing quality roles within leadership.

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and quality management systems.

Proven experience managing multi-site quality operations.

Expertise in statistical tools, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience with customer-facing quality issues and product certifications.

Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Experience in regulated or certified product environments (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical).

Familiarity with SAP or another ERP and QMS software platforms.

What we offer you:

Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance

Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment

Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.

24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay

Generous sick pay arrangements

Dell Advantage discounts

Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Transition to Retirement Policy

Vitality scheme

Free Flu Jab

Our selection process:

1) Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min)

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