Job Role: Quality Manager
Location: Portsmouth
Shift: Monday - Friday / Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 p/a
The Company:
We're working with a leading manufacturer specialising in precision-engineered gears, splines, and threads for high-profile and demanding industries.
Our client is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Quality Manager to join the business.
This is a pivotal, high-visibility role where you'll shape strategy, raise industry standards, and directly influence both customer outcomes and employee engagement.
Job Role Responsibilities:
Leading the development and integration of our Quality Management System, aligning it with safety, health, and environmental priorities.
Managing day-to-day operations of the Inspection Department with professionalism and efficiency.
Driving accreditation processes (ISO 9001 /AS 9100)
Embedding SHEQ culture across the company
Creating tailored quality plans for projects, collaborating directly with customers to achieve outstanding results.
Overseeing audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
Implementing engaging training initiatives to raise awareness of SHEQ requirements at every level.
Partnering with suppliers to maintain and improve quality standards, including performance audits and back-charging where necessary.
Monitoring and reporting on KPIs, quality metrics, and SHEQ performance to the Board and senior leadership.
Essential/Desirable:
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a precision engineering environment within a quality leadership role.
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of ISO9001
Solid technical knowledge in measuring precision engineering components using CMM and/or Faro arm
Have experience of managing the NCR process / use of quality tools.
Have experience in leading a team and developing their people.
Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to (url removed) or call myself on (phone number removed)