Head of Quality

Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Quality to lead and develop the quality function across a manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving quality standards, supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Experience within a complex manufacturing environment such as aerospace, automotive or similar is highly desirable.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's quality strategy, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Lead, mentor and develop the Quality team to achieve business objectives
• Manage supplier quality performance, including supplier audits, scorecards, non-conformances and corrective actions
• Ensure products, processes and materials meet customer, regulatory and internal quality standards
• Oversee ISO compliance, quality systems, internal and external audits
• Lead root cause investigations using quality tools such as 8D, FMEA and CAPA
• Analyse quality KPIs and report on performance to senior management
• Work closely with Operations, Technical and Supply Chain teams to improve processes and product quality
• Drive customer satisfaction by supporting the resolution of quality issues and implementing preventative measures

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Head of Quality, Quality Manager or Quality Director role within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality management and quality systems
• Experience managing ISO standards, audits and regulatory compliance
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving skills using methodologies such as 8D and FMEA
• A continuous improvement mindset with experience using data and KPIs to drive business performance
• Experience within aerospace, automotive or another highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Six Sigma Black Belt and/or a relevant degree or professional qualification would be beneficial

Working Hours and Benefits

• Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and on-site parking