Quality Manager Precision component manufacturer £56,500 per annum Andover The Opportunity An exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality function within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System, leading the Quality Team and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the business. Essential background needed for this Quality Manager role * Relevant Quality Management qualification or relevant applicable experience of working * within a quality management role. * Experience in a Quality Manager role in an technical mechanical manufacturing environment * Deep understanding of quality management systems and standards * Experience of introducing and auditing against accreditation standards. * Experience of Business Process improvement, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean Six Sigma * methodologies * Strong analytical & Excel skills and a keen eye for detail * An ability to engage at the most senior levels on Quality related issues * An ability to remain calm under pressure and manage a full workload * Conscientious with a deep desire to maintain our ethical standards. Key Responsibilities of the Quality Manager * Support New Product Introduction activities, including testing requirements, FMEA reviews and production quality planning * Establish and maintain supplier quality requirements. * Manage supplier audits, approvals and performance monitoring programmes. * Support the resolution of supplier quality issues and corrective actions. * Lead customer quality audits and maintain strong customer relationships. * Manage and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. * Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain third-party accreditations. * Develop, review and maintain quality procedures, standards and specifications. * Ensure quality requirements are understood and applied throughout the business. * Lead investigations into non-conformances, concessions, rework and scrap reduction initiatives. * Monitor and analyse quality metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. * Utilise quality tools including SPC, FMEA, 5S and Root Cause Analysis. Benefits / Other * Onsite parking * Pension scheme * Employee discount * Life insurance * Sick pay * Hybrid working