Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager

Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager

Salary: £58,000 - £63,000 per annum DOE
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Quality Manager or Senior Quality professional with a background in highly regulated engineering or manufacturing environments?

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager to join a growing and ambitious engineering business based in Aylesbury.

This is a key role within the organisation, responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the company's Quality Management System (QMS), while working closely with customers, suppliers, auditors and internal teams to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance are maintained.

As Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager, you will take ownership of the quality management system and play a key role in driving quality, compliance and continuous improvement across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Leading the NCR and Root Cause Analysis process, ensuring corrective actions are identified and implemented effectively
• Monitoring quality performance and producing key quality metrics and reports
• Maintaining and reviewing company procedures to ensure continued compliance
• Planning and leading internal and external audits
• Supporting the ongoing maintenance of ISO 9001 accreditation
• Working closely with Procurement to review and audit existing and new subcontractors
• Supporting the wider Quality team with the ASME quality manual
• Working collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Logistics and Finance
• Supporting LEAN, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives
• Providing training and guidance to colleagues on quality and problem-solving techniques
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and overall quality performance
• Providing leadership and support to the wider Quality team where required

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Quality professional who is comfortable working within a highly regulated engineering or manufacturing environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a senior Quality role
• Experience managing or maintaining an ISO 9001 QMS
• Experience with in a highly regulated industry
• A background in engineering, fabrication or metalwork manufacturing
• Strong experience with NCR, Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions
• Experience planning and conducting internal and external audits
• A HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to quality and continuous improvement
• Experience with LEAN / Continuous Improvement methodologies

Experience in any of the following would be highly advantageous:

• Aerospace, Defence or Nuclear manufacturing
• AS9100
• ASME VIII
• PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)
• Welding standards
• Lead Auditor accreditation
• Pressure systems or high-integrity fabricatio