Quality Manager​/Deputy Technical Manager

Position: Quality Manager / Deputy Technical Manager
Location: Worcestershire

Job Title:

Quality Manager / Deputy Technical Manager

Location:

Worcester
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
DATS Engineering Solutions is actively seeking a skilled and versatile Quality Manager / Deputy Technical Manager to support one of our valued clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, hands-on environment where flexibility, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills are essential.
About the Client:
About the Client:
Our client is a highly specialised engineering laboratory offering advanced testing services for various industries, including aerospace and construction. They maintain a commitment to excellence by adhering to a comprehensive range of testing standards, delivering accurate and reliable results. Operating with a small, agile team, they provide a personalised and responsive service, particularly in critical technical areas. Training can be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deputise in the absence of the Technical Manager, managing day-to-day operations, staff, and office duties.
 
* Have experience of working to ASTM or ISO standards.
 
* Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, identifying and resolving complex faults to ensure equipment performance and reliability.
 
* Diagnose electrical faults (e.g., switches, soldering) and perform basic repairs.
 
* Oversee and manage Quality Management Systems, including ISO 17025, ensuring all documentation is current and compliant.
 
* Conduct internal audits and support external audits from certification bodies such as UKAS.
Ideal Candidate:
 
* Technical proficiency in both hydraulic systems, with strong fault-finding experience, and electrical systems.
 
* Experience of auditing, internal or external.
 
* A flexible problem-solver who can wear many hats in a small, agile team environment