Quality Lead

7.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am – 1.30pm Friday

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We are seeking a proactive and driven standalone Quality Lead to drive and develop our Quality Management System, ensure compliance with industry standards, and champion a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

Despite the title, this role has no direct management responsibilities. Instead, we're looking for someone who is comfortable being the driving force behind quality within the business. You'll be the go-to expert for all things quality, taking full ownership of end to end Quality while working closely with production, engineering, suppliers, customers, and senior leadership.

This opportunity would particularly suit someone who enjoys autonomy, responsibility, and the ability to influence business-wide improvements without the people management element often associated with management-level roles.

• Lead, maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop and update quality procedures, policies, manuals and standard operating practices.
• Organise and manage internal audit programmes and corrective action systems.
• Host and support external audits and accreditation activities.
• Conduct supplier audits and support supplier development initiatives.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions relating to quality issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve processes and product quality.
• Support new product introductions and ensure supplier quality standards are achieved.
• Deliver quality-related training and promote best practice across the business.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

• Strong background in Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems
• Experience working in an intense, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 quality standards
• Experience dealing with suppliers and customers

• Genuine autonomy and ownership of the quality function
• Opportunity to shape and improve quality standards across the business
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Ideal step up for an ambitious Senior Quality Engineer or a Quality Manager who enjoys working independently
• A varied role with influence across manufacturing, suppliers, and customers