The Quality Lead is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the quality assurance and control processes within a fabrication manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all fabricated products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. You will lead a team of quality professionals, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to uphold the highest standards of product quality and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities * Lead quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing departments. * Analyse non-conformance data to identify trends and areas for improvement. * Oversee First Article Inspection (FAI) and Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) processes. * Investigate internal and external non-conformances; perform root cause analysis. * Implement corrective and preventive measures to eliminate recurring issues. * Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and inspection documentation. * Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. * Manage disposition of non-conforming materials. * Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure customer requirements are consistently met. * Liaise with customers regarding quality issues, rejections, and resolutions. * Attend on- and off-site quality meetings and reviews. * Assist the Quality Manager with calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment. * Support contract review processes with a focus on quality considerations. * Provide leadership and mentoring to the inspection team. * Maintain and manage inspection team qualifications, approvals, and training records. * Demonstrate strong knowledge of quality standards including ISO 9001, BS EN 3834, BS EN 15085, and BS EN 1090 Experience * Proven experience in a quality engineering role within a fabrication background * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. * Confident working independently and within cross-functional teams. * Familiarity with inspection techniques and tools. * Understanding of quality control procedures and continuous improvement methodologies. * Competency in interpreting technical drawings and specifications. * Experience with standards such as ISO 9001, BS EN 1090, and similar is preferred