Senior Quality Manager – Precision Engineering | Automotive & Motorsport Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you a proven quality leader with a passion for excellence in high-precision manufacturing? We are working with a cutting-edge precision engineering company that supplies into automotive, motorsport, and high-performance sectors. They are seeking a dynamic Senior Quality Manager to lead their quality function and help drive continuous improvement across their operation. The Role In this hands-on leadership role, you will take full ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, and championing a proactive, data-driven approach to quality and risk management. You will oversee all quality operations, including FAIRs, ISIRs, PPAP, and supplier quality, while leading and mentoring a small but skilled team of quality professionals. You will be a key voice at the strategic level, reporting into the senior leadership team on quality trends, risks, and improvement initiatives. ✅ Key Responsibilities * Lead and develop the company’s end-to-end QMS to the highest standards * Oversee inspection activities and manage quality documentation (PPAP, FAIR, ISIR) * Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and drive CAPA across the business * Coordinate and host internal and external audits * Ensure calibration and use of inspection tools including CMMs * Work closely with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to drive DFM, reduce scrap, and improve overall quality * Promote a strong quality culture and support continuous improvement across all functions What We’re Looking For * Proven experience in a Senior Quality Manager, Quality Leader, or Quality Systems Manager role * Background in precision engineering, CNC machining, or similar manufacturing environments * Expertise with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 * Strong leadership skills, including coaching and team development * Hands-on experience with inspection, supplier quality, PPAP/FAIR processes * Proficient in quality tools: SPC, 8D, CAPA, and familiarity with Minitab or similar * Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability What’s in it for You * Competitive salary and bonus potential * 32 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) * a range of otheer benefits If you're a quality-driven leader ready to take ownership of a high-impact role in a respected engineering organisation, we want to hear from you. Apply now to lead quality in an environment where precision, performance, and innovation matter