Quality Assurance Manager

Description

Are you a detail–driven Quality professional who thrives on improving processes and raising standards?

Do you enjoy owning ISO 9001 systems, leading audits, and partnering with teams to drive continual improvement?

Looking for a stable, full–time role within a well–established manufacturer where you can make a tangible impact?

Our client, Fortress, is a respected design and manufacturing business with over 25 years of success supporting customers worldwide. They re seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to champion quality and health & safety across the UK site. Reporting to the Lead Quality Manager, you ll manage the ISO 9001 quality management system, lead internal and external audits, and embed a culture of operational excellence across manufacturing and supporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the ISO 9001–certified Quality Management System, ensuring all documentation, processes and records are current and controlled Plan, host and follow up on third–party certification audits; lead bi–annual management review meetings Ensure policies, processes and procedures are adhered to and regularly reviewed; maintain accessible registers for managers Partner with managers (Operations, Production, Facilities, Service) to drive process control and compliance across the site Lead the Health & Safety agenda on site: chair the Joint H&S Committee, oversee risk assessments, inspections and corrective actions Own and manage the CAR/NCR register, report monthly trends, and drive effective corrective and preventive actions Conduct internal audits, supplier management activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives (incl. Engineering Change Management) Review and audit training matrices and manufacturing/service training documentation to ensure they re robust and up to date Spot–check production processes, review PDI/sign–off documentation, and ensure design quality standards and specifications are followed

Key Skills & Experience

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (CQI) or equivalent auditor qualification Proven quality management experience in a certified or regulated manufacturing environment NEBOSH or IOSH safety qualification (or strong H&S experience with willingness to upskill) Familiarity with Six Sigma / continuous improvement methodologies Competent user of Microsoft Office and databases; confident with QMS/ECN/ERP tools Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills; proactive, analytical and detail–oriented Desirable: First Aid, Fire Marshal, and COSHH Awareness training (can be provided)

Additional Information

25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension (5% employee / 3% employer) Eyecare scheme Cycle to Work scheme Full induction and ongoing training, with a tailored development plan and career progression opportunities

To express interest in this role, please forward your latest CV, including your current/most recent remuneration package and notice period. For a discreet, detailed discussion, contact Daniel Marlow on (phone number removed). You can also connect on LinkedIn: (url removed)/

Ad ID: 5417409876