Quality Manager
Wellingborough
Salary to £55k

Our client is a renowned provider of engineering, repair, and logistics solutions for global brands, and with a brand new site opening in Wellingborough they are now looking to recruit an experienced Quality Manager on a permanent basis.

Known for its commitment to excellence, our client supports the entire product lifecycle, from initial design through to technical support and refurbishment programmes. This role provides an exciting opportunity for a candidate to establish and maintain high standards of quality in alignment with their reputation for innovation and reliability.

Role Overview:

The Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality management on site, ensuring compliance with internal/company's operational standards and ISO 9001/14001 certifications. Collaborating with leadership, this role will implement safe, efficient processes, manage internal and external audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Manager will also focus on developing a high-performing Quality team that adapts to our clent's evolving client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct and oversee internal, supplier, and customer audits; report findings and drive corrective actions
Lead and support the Quality team in quality control, risk assessment, team development, and succession planning
Ensure SOPs remain current, accurate, and compliant with customer and ISO 9001/14001 requirements
Manage the annual audit schedule, ensuring adherence to customer, legislative, and internal specifications
Analyse and reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) using Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
Serve as the technical lead for New Product Introductions, establishing quality standards from the outset
Interface directly with customers to understand requirements and develop sustainable quality solutions
Collaborate with suppliers to continually improve quality across the extended supply chain
Document PFMEA for all site processes, utilising risk insights to drive performance improvementsAbout you ...

The successful candidate will ideally hold a degree and have 5+ years of experience in leading quality-focused teams, with a strong track record in ISO accreditation, internal audits, and continuous quality improvement methods, such as FMEA, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Pareto Analysis.

Skills & Qualifications:

Proficiency in continuous improvement (CI/Kaizen) methods
Commercial acumen and strong stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities across all levels
Flexibility to travel occasionally to other locations on short noticePersonal Attributes:

Self-motivated, results-oriented, and an effective team player
Adaptable, with a proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
Strong organisational skills with the capability to drive team objectivesOn offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, so if you feel this could be you, please apply here or call Kim to discuss further