Quality Manager

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