Quality Manager
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing business near Christchurch. The role is full‑time and site‑based. The incumbent will lead and develop the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with customer, industry and regulatory requirements while driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain the company’s QMS.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards, customer requirements and regulatory obligations.
* Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits, accreditation assessments and customer quality reviews.
* Manage CAPA and drive effective root‑cause analysis.
* Monitor, analyse and report on quality performance metrics and KPIs.
* Work closely with production, engineering and supply chain teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
* Support new product introduction activities from a quality perspective.
* Provide guidance, coaching and training on quality standards, procedures and best practices.
* Liaise directly with customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies on quality‑related matters.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, process efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Experience & Skills
* Proven experience as a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role within aerospace, precision engineering, manufacturing or another highly regulated industry.
* Strong working knowledge of QMS and quality standards, with experience maintaining and improving compliant systems.
* Experience with ISO 9001 essential; aerospace standards such as AS9100 / EN9100 and NADCAP highly advantageous.
* Previous aerospace manufacturing experience highly desirable.
* Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, FMEA, Control Plans and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
* Experience planning, conducting and supporting internal, supplier, customer and third‑party audits.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
* Technical manufacturing experience or exposure to welding, CNC machining, heat treatment, sheet metal fabrication, paint / surface finishing processes is advantageous.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
* Demonstrable experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.
* Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
* Proficiency with quality management software and Microsoft Office applications.
Salary £60K - £65K.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further.
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