Quality Manager

Job DescriptionQuality ManagerOldhamMonday to Friday 38 hours per week between 7:45 am and 5:00pm50,000PermanentQuality ManagerThe RoleReporting to the QHSE Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the quality standards of the business. Critical to the role is the need to drive the continual improvement of the quality and efficiency of the processes, products and systems for the Company. Your main responsibilities will includeManage a team of 2 Quality Inspectors.Manage the complaints/ quality concern process, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with relevant departments in line with the relevant defined process.Support the internal audit schedule by conducting regular internal audits to assess and ensure compliance with standards EN9100, EN9120 and identify areas for improvement and implement actions.Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on customer requirements to ensure compliance within the Production environment.Perform specification reviews to ensure our products align with the specified requirements.Liaise with suppliers on quality and conformance of supplied materials and services.Manage the calibration process.Analyse production processes / data to identify opportunities for optimisation and efficiency improvements while maintaining product quality.Develop inspection and risk management methods to analyse product quality in line with customer requirements such as MSA, FMEA, CPK.Provide analytical reports for management (including KPI management); highlight key findings and propose recommendations that are proportionate to the risk.Safeguard and promote the integrity of the QMS to ensure compliance to all applicable standards.Develop and deliver training to staff on internal quality processes, standards, and best practices.Conduct the administrative duties in support of the role including maintaining the internal document register.Quality ManagerThe CandidateYou will be an experienced Quality Manager or a Senior Quality Engineer looking to move into a Quality Manager role. You will also have the following skills, experiences and attributesMust have experience of working within the Aerospace sectorMust have a strong understanding of quality management systems and standards EN9100, EN9120 and ISO14001 is a preferenceExperience with a range of quality tools including 8D, PPAP, FMEA, Ishikawa Diagrams etc.Experience in conducting internal and external quality audits to verify compliance with ISO standards and regulations.Proficient in creating and maintaining accurate quality documentation, reports, and records to facilitate traceability and continuous improvement.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience in ERP systems such as Navision or similar.Experience or knowledge of Aerospace company quality standards such as Boeing, GKN, Airbus etc.The CompanyOur client is a leading manufacturing business operating within the Aerospace sector with operations on a global scale. Due to growth and expansion they are currently looking to add to their team.

Created: 2025-07-03