Quality Manager
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE)
Shift: Day shifts (Monday-Friday)
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established capital equipment manufacturing business seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and continuously improve their Quality function. This is a senior, hands-on role with real influence across operations, projects, and global compliance.
The Role
As Quality Manager, you will take full ownership of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with international standards while driving continuous improvement across the business. You will act as a key interface between departments, customers, and auditors, providing both technical leadership and commercial judgement.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying relevant international quality standards and ensuring full implementation across the business
Managing projects to change, optimise, and improve quality processes and procedures
Acting as lead Quality Auditor, working cross-functionally to deliver practical, value-adding recommendations
Ensuring all business-critical, legal, and required processes are fully documented and adhered to
Supporting and achieving successful internal and external audit outcomes globally
Staying up to date with Quality legislation and regulatory requirements
Leading and developing the Quality improvement and corrective action team
Maintaining and monitoring a robust and effective Quality Management System (QMS)
Providing oversight of product support, including customer escalations and zero-value order decisions
Making informed commercial decisions on escalations and recommending appropriate resolutions
About You
You will be an experienced Quality professional from a manufacturing environment, confident operating at a strategic and operational level.
Essential experience and qualifications:
Significant experience in a Quality Management role within a capital equipment manufacturing organisation
Proven experience implementing, maintaining, and optimising Quality systems and processes
Demonstrable experience obtaining and maintaining ISO accreditation
Degree in a relevant technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
Previous people management experience
Strong understanding of machinery, equipment, and CE standards
Good working knowledge and practical application of Health & Safety standards
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £60,000 - £75,000
Day shift working pattern with a strong work-life balance
A senior role with autonomy and influence
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on quality and compliance across a global organisation
If you are a proactive Quality Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a growing manufacturing business, we would be delighted to hear from you