ECUK Quality Lead

Morgan Advanced Materials plc; Rugby, Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company located in Rugby is seeking a Quality Lead to oversee quality efforts across two sites. In this role, you will manage the Quality Management System, conduct audits, and guide improvements using Lean and Six Sigma. The ideal candidate holds a degree in engineering or manufacturing and has substantial experience in quality roles. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities to enhance quality systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for improvement and impact

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in manufacturing quality roles.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
• Experience with audits, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and EHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO standards.
• Lead internal and supplier audits, and follow up with action plans.
• Manage non-conformances and customer complaints.

Skills

Manufacturing quality experience

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Lean and Six Sigma skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in engineering, manufacturing, or quality

Job description

Overview

Quality Lead – Rugby (supporting Rugby & Stourport-on-Severn sites)Make quality your business. Literally.

This isn’t just about ticking ISO boxes. It’s about making sure what goes out the door is something you’d be proud to put your name on. You’ll be the go-to person for all things quality across two sites, helping keep operations sharp, compliant, and customer-friendly. You’ll report to the EC UK Quality and Compliance Manager and work closely with production, operations, and suppliers. If you like solving problems, improving systems, and making things better (without making a fuss), you’ll fit right in.

The Role

You’ll lead quality efforts across Rugby and Stourport, making sure systems run smoothly, standards are met, and people know what good looks like. You’ll supervise a small team, run audits, and help drive improvements using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO standards
• Lead internal and supplier audits, and follow up with action plans
• Manage non-conformances and customer complaints
• Present quality data and performance metrics to management
• Support supplier qualification and material evaluations
• Oversee product release and compliance documentation
• Train quality staff and promote regulatory awareness
• Investigate issues using 5Why, 8D, and root cause analysis
• Guide digital tools for quality data and reporting
• Collaborate on new product quality checks and risk assessments
• Keep health, safety, and environmental standards in check

Qualifications

About You / What You’ll Bring

• Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality
• Solid experience in manufacturing quality roles
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001
• Skilled in audits, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and EHS standards
• Confident with Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement
• Analytical, organised, and a clear communicator
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel is your friend)

Nice to Have

• Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex quality issues
• Familiarity with digital quality systems and reporting tools

What You’ll Get

• A role with real impact across two key sites
• Supportive team and leadership
• Opportunities to improve systems and shape how quality is done
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Based in Rugby, with travel to Stourport as needed

If this sounds like you, apply now. Don’t have an up-to-date CV? No problem—apply with what you’ve got or reach out to our Talent team via LinkedIn or email [e-mail]

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1

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