Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Location

Hereford

Date posted

August 27, 2026

Job type

Permanent

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We are seeking a Quality Manager on a full-time permanent basis for our Herefordshire based client. This exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality professional to join a growing and forward-thinking business offering the opportunity to take ownership of the company’s quality function and play a key part in shaping and developing its Quality Management System.

What you can expect;

• Competitive Salary
• Full-time permanent basis
• Monday – Friday – Office hours
• 25 Days Annual leave
• 6 % Employer contribution
• Company benefits

What you will be doing

• Own and develop the company's quality management system, driving continuous improvement across all processes
• Lead the business toward and through relevant quality accreditations, including managing audits and corrective action plans
• Establish, review and maintain quality standards, procedures and documentation across all functions
• Work closely with engineering at the design and development stage to embed quality requirements early in the product lifecycle
• Analyse quality data and inspection findings to identify trends, drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Report on quality performance to senior management, providing meaningful data and recommendations
• Lead and develop the quality team, setting clear expectations and supporting capability growth
• Support goods-in inspection processes in conjunction with Stores, ensuring incoming components and materials meet specification
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality matters with customers and external bodies where required
• Ensure the business remains compliant with all relevant regulatory and customer quality requirements

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience working in a Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager or senior Quality role within an engineering, manufacturing or highly regulated environment
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline is desirable
• Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement qualification would be advantageous
• Strong practical knowledge and experience Quality Management Systems
• Proven experience managing internal and external audits, including preparation, findings, corrective actions and continual improvement
• Strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis, CAPA and non-conformance management
• Experience developing, implementing and maintaining quality procedures, processes and controlled documentation
• Experience analysing quality data and inspection findings to identify trends and drive measurable improvements
• Previous experience working closely with Engineering and Design teams during product development and introduction
• Previous experience within the engineering, or highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Eligible to obtain the required UK Security Clearance

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1. Accounts
2. Admin
3. Catering
4. Cleaning
5. Construction
6. Driving
7. Engineering
8. Finance
9. General
10. Hospitality
11. Industrial
12. Management
13. Manufacturing
14. Marketing
15. Operations
16. Retail
17. Sales
18. Warehouse

1. Bromyard
   
2. Craven Arms
   
3. Hereford
   
4. Hereford HR2
5. Herefordshire/Powys
6. Ledbury
7. Leominster
8. Ludlow
9. North Herefordshire
   
10. Presteigne
11. Rural Herefordshire
    
12. South Herefordshire
13. Tenbury Wells
14. Whitchurch

1. Accounts
2. Admin
3. Catering
4. Cleaning
5. Construction
6. Driving
7. Engineering
8. Finance
9. General
10. Hospitality
11. Industrial
12. Management
13. Manufacturing
14. Marketing
15. Operations
16. Retail
17. Sales
18. Warehouse

1. Full-time
   
2. Internship
   
3. Part-time
4. Permanent