Quality Manager

Quality Manager - Drive Quality Excellence in a Highly Regulated Manufacturing Environment

Our Client has a requirement for a Quality Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Burghfield until September 2027.

Role Purpose:

• Provide quality leadership and support across fabrication, welding, NDT oversight and manufacturing assurance activities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to suppliers, helping them understand and meet highly regulated industry quality requirements.
• Support suppliers in establishing compliant processes, records and behaviours to achieve successful project delivery.
• Promote a proactive quality culture focused on prevention, continuous improvement and robust quality records.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical inspections throughout manufacture, assembly and testing activities.
• Witness hold points and inspection stages in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify compliance against drawings, specifications, procedures, codes and customer requirements.
• Review manufacturing records and objective evidence to confirm compliance.
• Assess workmanship standards and identify quality risks before they become non-conformances.
• Produce clear inspection reports and effectively communicate findings.
• Guide suppliers in the development and assembly of Lifetime Quality Record (LTQR) packs.
• Review quality documentation for completeness, traceability and compliance.
• Coach supplier personnel on material traceability, manufacturing records, inspection documentation, certification requirements and document control.
• Identify documentation gaps and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
• Review supplier Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and assess technical adequacy.
• Support corrective action processes and robust root cause analysis activities.
• Monitor NCR trends and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Promote a preventive approach to quality management.
• Review NDT procedures for compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Assess NDT personnel qualifications and certification records.
• Verify that NDT records support product acceptance requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and specialist personnel to resolve technical quality issues.
• Act as a mentor to suppliers unfamiliar with regulated industry requirements.
• Support supplier understanding of quality culture, right-first-time principles, traceability and objective evidence expectations.
• Develop positive relationships whilst maintaining independence and assurance standards.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Significant experience as a Mechanical Inspector, Manufacturing Inspector or Quality Engineer within regulated industries.
• Experience inspecting fabricated and welded mechanical equipment.
• Strong understanding of welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Experience reviewing and assessing NDT activities and procedures.
• Demonstrable experience managing or reviewing non-conformance processes.
• Experience compiling, reviewing or approving manufacturing record books or LTQR packages.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Proven ability to engage constructively with suppliers and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly.
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to quality management.

Desirable:

• Experience within the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sectors.
• Experience supporting suppliers entering regulated industries for the first time.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 19443, ASME requirements and RCC-M standards.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• NDT qualifications or previous NDT Level II/III experience.
• Welding inspection qualifications such as CSWIP or equivalent.

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Quality Managers looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.