Quality Manager

A Japanese manufacturer is seeking a Quality Manager to join its UK team based in Surrey. This is an autonomous role within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 and relevant regulatory standards.

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Act as Management Representative (ISO
  9001:2015 / ATEX standards)
• Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits (UK & overseas suppliers, incl. Vietnam)
• Manage continuous improvement activities, KPIs, and corrective actions
• Oversee quality documentation, engineering documentation, and audit records
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, notified bodies, and test laboratories
• Conduct failure analysis and manage customer complaints
• Ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, and WEEE directives
• Support Health & Safety policies and quality awareness across the business

• Experience managing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of quality regulations and compliance standards
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Confident working independently in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Visio, Adobe, AutoCAD advantageous)

All applicants for the Quality Manager must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Graduate or Student visa holders.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

Work type: Hybrid (2 days WFH available after probation, During probation: 5 days in the office)

TYPE: Permanent, full time

SALARY: £53, (depending on experience) + bonus

WORKING HOURS: Monday–Friday, 8:00–16:00 (35 hours/week)

LOCATION: Woking, Surrey