Project Quality Manager

Project Quality Manager South East London 60,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Benefits Permanent We're looking for an experienced Project Quality Manager to take ownership of quality across a portfolio of complex engineering projects, from manufacture and testing through to certification and customer acceptance. This is a highly customer–facing role, working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, suppliers and customers to ensure contractual and quality requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle. The role: Manage quality across approximately 5–6 projects concurrentlyOwn quality requirements from manufacture through testing, certification and customer acceptanceDevelop and maintain Project Quality Plans, control plans and test/acceptance documentationManage FATs, customer witnessing, inspections and acceptance activitiesAct as the key quality interface with customers, including regular meetings, calls and factory visitsManage customer audits and drive the resolution of quality issues through to close–outReview tender requirements, identifying compliance, non–compliance and quality risksSupport project risk management and ensure appropriate follow–up actions are implementedCoordinate investigations, corrective actions and customer reportingWork closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supplier Quality teamsSupport first–product/unit approval before repeat manufactureContribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement What we're looking for Project Quality experience within a complex engineering, manufacturing or technical environmentStrong customer–facing experience, including managing quality discussions, audits, FATs and customer acceptanceProven experience managing quality documentation, testing, certification, risks and corrective actions throughout the project lifecycleStrong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, suppliers and customers without direct authorityAn engineering/technical background, with knowledge of quality standards; electrical, electronic, electro–mechanical or marine experience would be advantageous This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys being close to the project, the customer and the product, with genuine ownership of quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more information.