Quality Manager – Manufacturing (Hands-On)
About the Company
We are working with a well-established, globally recognised manufacturing business supplying engineered products into a range of industrial sectors. The site operates in a fast-paced production environment with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
The Role
This is a hands-on Quality Manager position where you will take ownership of site quality while remaining close to the shopfloor.
You’ll play a key role in:
* Driving product quality and process improvement
* Reducing defects, scrap, and rework
* Supporting production teams with real-time quality issues
* Embedding a strong quality-first culture
This is not a purely desk-based or compliance role — we are looking for someone who is comfortable being visible on the shopfloor and actively involved in problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day quality control activities within a manufacturing environment
* Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions (8D, 5 Whys, etc.)
* Oversee non-conformance (NCR) processes, ensuring effective resolution
* Work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams to resolve issues quickly
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve efficiency
* Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
* Conduct internal audits and support external audits
* Monitor and report on quality KPIs
* Support new product introduction (NPI) from a quality perspective
* Manage and develop a small quality team
About You
We’re looking for someone with a strong manufacturing quality background, who enjoys being hands-on and making a visible impact.
You will likely have:
* Experience in a Quality Manager / Senior Quality Engineer role within manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of:
* Quality control processes
* Root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, etc.)
* NCR / CAPA management
* Experience working in a production / shopfloor environment
* Good understanding of ISO 9001 (or similar standards)
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
Desirable (Not Essential)
* Experience in plastics, polymers, rubber, or similar manufacturing processes
* Lean / Six Sigma knowledge
* Experience with supplier quality or NPI
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Stable, growing business with long-term opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance
Apply Now
If you’re a hands-on quality professional looking to take ownership of site quality and drive real improvements, we’d love to hear from you