Quality Manager

📍 Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme - ST5
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Quality Manager to lead our client's quality function within a precision engineering environment. This is a key leadership role where you will take ownership of the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensure compliance with AS9100 / ISO9001 standards, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

You will manage the day-to-day activities of the inspection department, leading a small team while remaining actively involved in inspection and measurement activities.

What You'll Be Doing

* Managing and developing the Quality Management System in line with AS9100 / ISO9001

* Leading internal and customer audits

* Overseeing daily operations of the inspection room and supervising two inspectors

* Carrying out hands-on inspection activities when required

* Programming and operating CMMs using PC-DMIS from CAD models

* Acting as the main point of contact for customer quality issues

* Investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions

* Coordinating inspection reports, FAIRs, PPAPs, and quality documentation

* Reporting quality KPIs to Directors and contributing to management decisions

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience managing a QMS to AS9100 / ISO9001 standards

* Experience conducting internal and external audits

* Strong understanding of CNC machining processes

* Hands-on experience with CMMs and other metrology equipment

* Experience using PC-DMIS for CMM programming

* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD models

* Strong problem-solving and communication skills

* Experience in aerospace or precision engineering (Desirable)

* Lead Auditor qualification (Desirable)

* Knowledge of FAIR and PPAP processes (Desirable)

Why Join Us?

* Play a key role within the management team

* Opportunity to shape and improve quality systems and processes

* Hands-on, varied role in a dynamic engineering environment

* Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply Now

If you're a proactive Quality professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you