Quality Manager

Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Systems Manager

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Systems Manager
Location: Banbury, Oxon
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Join a World-Class Engineering Team!

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a passion for engineering? Do you thrive in an environment that values excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement? If so, we want to hear from you!

Our client is a dynamic and growing engineering company based in Banbury, UK, supporting aerospace manufacturing companies worldwide. As a key player in our industry, they are committed to upholding the highest standards in quality, compliance, and safety. We are now seeking an exceptional Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Systems Manager to drive their quality and compliance initiatives forward.

Why Join Them?

1. Work with world-leading aerospace manufacturers.
2. Be part of a company that values professional growth, innovation, and a strong team culture.
3. Lead the charge in quality excellence and safety.
4. Competitive salary package (£38K - £45K) with career development opportunities.

The Role

As the Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Systems Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will also take on Health & Safety responsibilities, making this a highly impactful role in our organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Management: Oversee and maintain our QMS to ISO 17025 standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements.
2. Audit & Compliance: Lead internal audits, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support external audits (customer and accreditation bodies, including NADCAP where applicable).
3. Process Improvement: Develop and refine quality processes to enhance efficiency, product consistency, and compliance.
4. Health & Safety: Take ownership of Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
5. Customer & Supplier Interaction: Work closely with customers and suppliers to uphold quality standards, address concerns, and implement corrective actions.
6. Training & Development: Provide guidance and training on quality and compliance matters to staff across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

To excel in this role, you should have:

1. Proven experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Systems role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
2. Strong knowledge of ISO 17025 (essential), NADCAP would be ideal but not mandatory.
3. Internal auditing expertise with a track record of leading audits and implementing quality improvements.
4. A good Health & Safety management experience.
5. A methodical, detail-oriented approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Excellent communication and leadership abilities, capable of influencing and engaging teams at all levels.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a dedicated Quality Assurance professional looking to make a real impact within a leading engineering company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a company that values precision, quality, and innovation!

Bill Bates
Heathcote Recruitment Ltd