Quality Manager

Quality Manager / Lead Inspector Precision Engineering Aerospace Defence Nuclear Location: Poole, Dorset Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity An established precision engineering business in Poole is seeking an experienced Quality Manager / Lead Inspector to take ownership of its quality function. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining responsibility for the Quality Management System, team management and customer quality requirements with practical dimensional inspection of precision-engineered components. The business supplies the Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear sectors and is part of a growing engineering group investing in its people, equipment and future development. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Quality Department and inspection team. Maintain and continually improve the AS9100 / BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Plan and conduct internal, customer and supplier audits. Manage non-conformances, concessions, production permits and customer 8D reports. Liaise with customer Quality Departments to resolve issues and ensure compliance. Manage calibration systems and supplier quality approvals. Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement. Produce quality performance reports and identify improvement opportunities. Carry out dimensional inspection of precision components, including in-process and procured parts. Operate and programme fixed and portable Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). Lead First Article ..... full job details .....