Quality Manager
Drive Excellence. Ensure Safety. Lead Quality.
Our Client, a market leader in environmental sensor design and manufacturing for sectors like Naval Defence, Maritime, and Marine Science & Technology, is seeking a proactive Quality & HSE Manager. You will lead and manage our Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental systems, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Management:
- Manage and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure compliance with evolving legislation and industry standards.
- Lead internal audits and quality inspections across sites and projects.
- Drive a culture of quality best practices throughout the business.
- Investigate complaints and non-conformances with the Supply Chain Team.
- Evaluate and monitor supplier and subcontractor performance.
- Manage quality budgets and implement process improvements.
- Oversee corrective actions and non-conformance reporting.
Health & Safety:
- Monitor and mitigate workplace health and safety risks.
- Deliver QHSE inductions and training programs.
- Ensure contractor compliance with QHSE standards.
- Promote health and safety awareness across the business.
- Conduct risk and COSHH assessments, accident investigations, and reports.
- Maintain legal compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Implement emergency procedures and coordinate safety teams.
- Lead safety inspections and manage HSE monitoring systems.
- BSc (2:1) or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related fields.
- (Preferred) Certifications: NEBOSH, COSHH, NGC, GC3, IOSH, First Aid, Fire Warden, ESD, ISO9001 Internal Auditing.
- Proven success in driving quality improvements in manufacturing.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Solid understanding of business operations and financial principles.
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Eager to learn and grow in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Team player with the ability to take initiative.
- Works well under pressure with strong critical thinking skills.