Job Description
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Yorkshire Laser & Fabrications are looking for an experienced and proactive Quality Manager to lead our quality function and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations at our fast-paced modern West Yorkshire facility. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys shaping robust quality systems that support operational excellence. You will be part of a three strong Senior Management Team with real influence on the factory’s performance. This is a hands-on role working with a highly collaborative team.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Lead the Quality team, providing coaching, development, and day to day management.
* Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001/ 14001 (and other relevant standards).
* Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and timely closure of actions.
* Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
* Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure product quality at every stage.
* Manage customer complaints, ensuring swift investigation and effective resolution.
* Analyse quality data and present insights to senior leadership.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Experience/ Knowledge
* Min 3 years proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant industry standards.
* Skilled in problem solving tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, or Six Sigma.
* Excellent Proven communication and leadership skills.
* Confident working cross functionally and influencing at all levels. xkybehq
* Analytical mindset with a hands-on approach to quality improvement.