Mazco Recruitment are proud to be working with a well-established, high-spec precision engineering business to recruit an experienced Quality Manager.
This is a key leadership role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the Quality Management System, drive quality performance, and lead inspection operations, while remaining hands-on where required.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 / ISO9001 standards
* Lead internal, external, and customer audits
* Monitor, analyse, and report on quality KPIs to senior management
* Oversee the inspection department, supervising a small, skilled team
* Support hands-on inspection activities when required
* Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues, NCRs, and corrective actions
* Review and coordinate FAIRs, PPAPs, and inspection documentation
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes
Requirements
* Proven experience managing a QMS within AS9100 and/or ISO9001 environments
* Strong background in precision engineering / CNC machining
* Experience operating and programming CMM equipment
* Ability to program CMMs using PC-DMIS (from CAD models)
* Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a quality function
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with customers and internal teams
About You
* Hands-on, detail-oriented, and quality-driven
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment
* Proactive mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement
* Confident in taking ownership of quality performance and driving standards forward