Overview
Quality Manager - ISO 9001 / EN1090
Hull (HU7) • £38,000 - £40,000 • Manufacturing / Structural Steel Environment
AQUMEN Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Hull.
This role is ideal for a quality professional with strong experience managing ISO 9001 and EN1090 quality systems within a structural steel or heavy manufacturing environment. You will lead the quality function, manage a small team, and ensure compliance with all relevant standards while driving continuous improvement across the operation.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the company Quality Management System (QMS)
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and EN 1090 (CA1090)
* Manage internal and external audits
* Oversee material traceability, welding standards, and CE/UKCA marking
* Monitor and improve quality KPIs including NCRs, defects, and customer feedback
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
* Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams
* Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Control team
* Maintain document control and quality compliance records
* Support new product introduction and project activities
Compliance & Safety
* Ensure compliance with all quality and regulatory standards
* Support and promote a strong health and safety culture
* Conduct safety briefings and investigations where required
* Maintain compliance with relevant industry and certification standards
Requirements
Essential
* Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer
* Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001
* Experience working with EN1090 / structural steel quality standards
* Experience leading internal and external audits
* Experience managing a quality or inspection team
* Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
* Confident communicator able to influence across departments
Desirable
* Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality discipline
* ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification
* Knowledge of welding quality standards
* Experience with ISO 14001 or ISO 45001
Salary & Benefits
* 38,000 - 38,000 salary
* Senior leadership role within the business
* Opportunity to lead and shape the quality function
* Stable and growing manufacturing environment
* Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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