UK Quality Manager

Zenith People are working with our client who are looking to recruit aSenior Quality Manager on a permanent basis. You will mainly be responsible for overseeing the Quality department within a high volume manufacturing business. This position requires a strategic leader with strong technical expertise and responsibilities are as follows:-

• Develop and implement a robust quality strategy aligned with business objectives
• Lead the continuous improvement of quality processes, systems, and methodologies.
• Establish key quality metrics
• Provide expert guidance on quality best practices across the organisation.
• Development of Quality organisation inline with current expansion projects

• Oversee all quality departments to ensure consistent and high-quality manufacturing standards.
• Develop and optimise quality control processes for manufacturing and supplier quality management.
• Ensure rigorous defect detection, analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Lead failure analysis, root cause investigations, and problem-solving activities.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure full adherence to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other applicable quality standards.
• Act as the primary quality interface with key customers, addressing concerns and driving proactive quality measures

• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to drive quality improvements and defect prevention.
• Conduct supplier audits and develop corrective action plans for performance improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in quality management within High Volume manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Proven experience leading quality functions
• Experience in regulatory compliance, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Traveling: This role involves limited travel

• Up to 10 - 20% when required.

If your skills & experience meet the required, we would love to hear from you! Please click apply now.