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.
Key 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 – £40,000 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