Busy Bee Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with an established, globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Quality Assurance Manager to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically experienced Quality Manager to take ownership of quality assurance across a complex manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for managing the Quality Management System, leading a dedicated quality team and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing, assembly, supplier management and product inspection.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in maintaining exceptional quality standards, improving product reliability and supporting the continued growth of an innovative international organisation.
We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.
• Lead, manage and develop the Quality Assurance team of 2, maintaining high standards throughout manufacturing and assembly.
• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Oversee First Article Inspection, incoming goods inspections, production quality checks and final product testing.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits, ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Manage supplier quality performance, including supplier audits, evaluations and improvement programmes.
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints and warranty claims, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC and other recognised methodologies.
• Monitor and analyse quality performance data, identifying opportunities to improve processes and product reliability.
• Work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality improvement strategies.
• Manage departmental budgets and support investment proposals for quality equipment and tooling.
• Previous experience as a Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager or within a similar senior quality position.
• Strong background in engineering or manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and auditing procedures.
• Proven experience managing quality teams and implementing process improvements.
• Strong understanding of First Article Inspection, supplier quality management and corrective action processes.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing improvements across multiple departments.
• A proactive, organised and hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.
If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.
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Managing Consultant - Client Development
With over seven years’ experience in recruitment, Oliver has been a key part of the Busy Bee team for the past five years, consistently demonstrating his commitment to both client success and business growth. Through his hard work and dedication, he has progressed into the role of Managing Consultant — a newly created position that reflects his impact within the business.
Email:
oliver@busybeerecruitment.co.uk
Telephone:
01353 373016