Quality Manager

Quality Manager Location: Epsom, Surrey (Office-based with flexibility available) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager or a Senior Quality Engineer looking to step into their first management position. Key Responsibilities * Take full ownership of the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it remains compliant, effective and continuously improved. * Manage internal and external quality audits, including preparing and leading Management Reviews. * Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet quality standards, customer requirements and applicable legislation. * Maintain external quality accreditations, including ISO 9001 and other relevant industry certifications. * Oversee quality assurance activities, including inspection of incoming materials, work in progress and finished products and review, update and promote quality procedures across all manufacturing and support functions. * Lead investigations into non-conformances, carrying out root cause analysis and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented. * Coordinate external certification audits and maintain compliance with all accreditation requirements. * Manage calibration schedules for inspection equipment and measurement devices, ensuring all equipment remains within calibration. * Develop and maintain supplier quality standards, including managing approved supplier processes. * Monitor customer feedback and identify opportunities to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. * Plan and conduct internal audits across all departments to ensure compliance with quality procedures and continuous improvement initiatives. * Support document control, engineering change management and drawing revision processes. * Support compliance with company policies relating to Health & Safety, environmental management, equality, anti-bribery and other corporate governance requirements. Person Specification * Previous experience in a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer position within a manufacturing or engineering environment. * Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. * Experience leading internal and external audits. * Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies. * Experience managing non-conformance and corrective action processes. * Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. * Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across all areas of the business. * Experience of supplier quality management would be advantageous. * Knowledge of ATEX or other regulated industry standards would be beneficial but is not essential. * Health & Safety experience or qualifications would be advantageous for candidates interested in developing into a wider QHSE role. Benefits * Annual profit share bonus * 4 day working week * 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays) * Company pension scheme * All required PPE provided * Flexible working hours available * Opportunity to develop