Operational Quality Lead; BTL

Why choose us?

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switch gear and engineering solutions, for generations the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Operational Quality Lead is responsible for leading and driving operational quality performance within the Transformers (Loughborough) production facilities. The role ensures that products are manufactured, tested, inspected and delivered in accordance with customer requirements, applicable standards, engineering specifications and company procedures.

• Establish Inspection and Test Plans, ensuring effective implementation throughout manufacturing and assembly.
• Monitor and improve product conformity throughout all stages of manufacture and assembly.
• Verify product conformity to drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Ensure quality hold points and witness points are effectively managed.
• Maintain product traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Facilitate root cause analysis activities using recognised methodologies.
• Lead investigations into manufacturing non‑conformances.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing quality performance.
• Support site quality improvement projects.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and direction to site quality personnel.
• Coach and develop quality engineers and technicians.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management or related discipline.
• Formal training in root cause analysis and problem solving.
• CQI Membership.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a quality engineering, quality supervision or quality leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong experience and knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Leading quality teams within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and inspection requirements.

• Competitive salary.
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time roles).
• Flexible and hybrid working options (role dependent).
• Life insurance – 4× annual salary.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus second medical opinions.
• BRUSH Rewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity.
• Bike‑to‑work scheme.
• Long‑service awards.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.

BRUSH Transformers provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design and project management as well as award‑winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.

A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net‑zero, helping create a future‑proof infrastructure.