Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager
Location: Consett
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, holiday allowance, and career development opportunities.

The Company:

Our client is a market-leading manufacturing company committed to excellence and innovation. With a strong reputation in the industry, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality products and maintaining a robust quality management system. They offer a dynamic and collaborative working environment, where employees are supported in their career growth and professional development.

Working Hours:

Full-time, standard business hours with flexibility as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Career progression opportunities

• Training and professional development

• Supportive and inclusive work culture

• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality team at our client’s Consett site. As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality systems, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Quality Manager to drive operational excellence in a highly regulated industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the quality team to ensure the effective implementation of quality systems and procedures.

• Drive a Quality Culture throughout the organization, developing skills and knowledge across operational teams.

• Set up and manage quality performance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance.

• Ensure timely resolution of internal and external quality concerns through structured problem-solving approaches.

• Apply advanced quality tools and lean principles, including 8D, DMAIC, 5Why, and SPC, to drive improvements.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and major industrial change projects through APQP processes.

• Oversee audits and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, and other relevant standards.

• Lead and develop the quality inspection teams to meet operational demands.

• Act as the primary liaison with external bodies regarding quality system approvals and compliance.

• Identify skills gaps within the quality team and implement appropriate training programs.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager in a highly regulated industry (preferably Aerospace).

• Strong understanding of international quality management standards (AS9100, ISO9001).

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.

• Experience in special processes (heat treatment, chemical processing, welding, NDT) and process qualification.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing engineering processes.

• Expertise in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Ishikawa, and DMAIC.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and IT skills.

Why Should You Apply?

• Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing company.

• Career progression in a leadership role with development opportunities.

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you are a dedicated Quality Manager looking for your next challenge, apply today!

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