Quality Manager - ISO 9001 / EN1090

Hull (HU7)
£38,000 - £40,000
Manufacturing / Structural Steel Environment

AQUMEN Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Hull.

This role is ideal for a quality professional with strong experience managing ISO 9001 and EN1090 quality systems within a structural steel or heavy manufacturing environment. You will lead the quality function, manage a small team, and ensure compliance with all relevant standards while driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the company Quality Management System (QMS)

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and EN 1090 (CA1090)

Manage internal and external audits

Oversee material traceability, welding standards, and CE/UKCA marking

Monitor and improve quality KPIs including NCRs, defects, and customer feedback

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams

Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Control team

Maintain document control and quality compliance records

Support new product introduction and project activities

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with all quality and regulatory standards

Support and promote a strong health and safety culture

Conduct safety briefings and investigations where required

Maintain compliance with relevant industry and certification standards

Requirements

Essential

Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer

Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001

Experience working with EN1090 / structural steel quality standards

Experience leading internal and external audits

Experience managing a quality or inspection team

Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills

Confident communicator able to influence across departments

Desirable

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality discipline

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification

Knowledge of welding quality standards

Experience with ISO 14001 or ISO 45001

Salary & Benefits

£38,000 - £40,000 salary

Senior leadership role within the business

Opportunity to lead and shape the quality function

Stable and growing manufacturing environment

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy