Quality Manager

Job Summary

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the quality function across design, manufacturing, assembly, overhaul, and testing of high-performance turbochargers supplied to the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries. The role is based in LN5 7FD
, Lincoln. This is a permanent, full-time position. Salary is competitive.

• Drive and embed a strong quality culture across the business, influencing teams at all levels.
• Own and continuously improve the ISO
  9001 Quality Management System, including audits, documentation, and compliance processes.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and validation of complex, high‑speed rotating equipment to ensure "right-first-time" manufacturing.
• Act as the main quality contact for customers, handling non‑conformances and warranty issues, while also managing supplier quality and performance.
• Use structured problem‑solving and lean methodologies to reduce defects, manage risk, and improve overall product and process quality.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and contractual requirements, particularly for safety‑critical applications.

• Degree or NVQ Level 4 in a Quality‑related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Quality leadership role within heavy engineering, manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Strong background in managing customer issues, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, FAIR, and MSA.
• Good understanding of lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with customer inspections and classification or regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Strong leadership and influencing capability across all levels.

Legal authorization to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas. We do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition.