Senior Quality Manager

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Senior Quality Manager

  • Location: Cambridgeshire
  • Salary: £60000 - £70000.00 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 1 day ago

Join a team known for its relentless pursuit of quality.

An established leader in precision engineering and high-performance manufacturing is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to drive quality initiatives across all levels of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything they do.

About the role:

As the Senior Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and specific customer requirements. You'll head up a skilled quality team, oversee audits and inspection processes, and support company-wide initiatives to enhance quality performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role that reports into the Senior Management Team and plays a key part in strategic planning and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and continuously improve a certified QMS aligned with ISO and IATF standards
  • Lead internal and external audits, acting as the primary point of contact for certification bodies and clients
  • Oversee inspection processes (e.g. PPAP, FAIR, ISIR) and manage metrology resources
  • Use data tools (SPC, Minitab) to monitor quality performance and drive improvement
  • Guide and develop a high-performing quality team
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement effective CAPA measures
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams to improve process capability and manufacturability
  • Manage supplier quality and incoming goods inspection

What we are looking for:

  • Proven experience in a similar quality leadership role within precision engineering or CNC machining
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 standards
  • Skilled in managing quality audits, data analysis, and process improvement
  • Able to mentor and lead a small team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Effective communicator with good working knowledge of ERP systems and quality-specific software

This is an exciting time to be joining a leading precision engineering business who are at forefront of what they do.

On offer is a salary of up to 70k along with a comprehensive benefits package.

If of interest click to apply and Kieran Evans will be in contact to discuss the finer details.