Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Location: SouthamptonSalary: £50,000 - £60,000 Dependent on Experience + benefitsWe are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to take a leading role within an established engineering and manufacturing business.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you''ll be responsible for maintaining and developing the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with key industry standards, and guiding a small team to deliver on quality objectives.

The RoleThis is an opportunity to make a real impact. You''ll be the go-to person for all things quality, driving both compliance and continuous improvement.

Working closely with senior managers and wider teams, you''ll oversee audits, manage customer issues, and ensure that processes meet business, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the quality team in achieving business-wide objectives

Maintain and develop the company''s QMS, aligning with EN 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001

Plan, carry out, and coordinate internal audits; support external assessments

Manage non-conformances, customer complaints, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

Use structured problem-solving tools (8D, FMEA, SPC) to investigate issues and implement solutions

Monitor and report on key quality KPIs such as defect rates, audit results, and supplier performance

Promote a culture of quality across the business

About YouTo succeed in this role, you''ll need proven experience as a Quality Manager or in a senior quality position within a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally aerospace or defence.

You should be confident dealing with external auditors and certification bodies, and possess:

Strong knowledge of QMS standards and requirements (EN 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

Experience managing audits and assessments

A background in root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques (e.g., 8D, FMEA, SPC)

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, able to influence and support at all levels

Proficiency with MS Office and QMS/ERP systems

If you''re an experienced quality professional thriving in regulated manufacturing and ready to take ownership of a vital function, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to explore this opportunity further: contact max@holtengineering.co.uk - Max ..... full job details .....