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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
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