Quality Manager

Overview

Quality Manager –

Location:

Newbury, Berkshire |

Employment Type:

Full-time

Were seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and develop the Quality function within a growing, high-technology manufacturing facility in Newbury. The company designs and produces high-performance interconnect solutions used in aerospace, defence, renewable energy, and advanced engineering applications.

This is a hands-on leadership role where youll drive quality excellence, ensure compliance to ISO and AS standards, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

• Lead and manage the Quality team to ensure product and process compliance.
• Maintain and enhance Quality Management Systems (ISO
  9001, AS9100, ISO
  14001, ISO
  45001).
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement across production and engineering teams.
• Conduct internal and external audits, manage non-conformances, and close out corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality management, customer audits, and on-site inspections.
• Collaborate with all departments to embed a proactive quality culture.

• Proven experience in Quality Management or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing or engineering environment (electronics or mechanical products preferred).
• Strong knowledge of ISO and AS standards and auditing processes.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, 8D, PFMEA, SPC, and Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Experience with in aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries (advantageous).
• As this is an ITAR-governed facility, candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance or currently hold it.

• Competitive salary and matched pension (up to 7%)
• Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
• Free life assurance (4x salary)
• Holiday purchase and enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Comprehensive wellbeing and employee discounts programme