Quality Assurance Manager

Ross ENG; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean water technology firm based in Nottingham is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality management initiatives and ensure compliance with standards. The role involves developing the quality strategy, conducting audits, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in quality management systems and strong leadership skills. This position offers an industry-leading salary and comprehensive benefits, alongside the opportunity for professional growth in the water industry.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

31 days Holiday Allowance

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process optimisation and quality management.
• Experience leading quality audits and inspections.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives in quality assurance and governance excellence.
• Establish and maintain quality management systems.
• Use KPI and data analysis to improve performance.
• Mentor teams on QA excellence and operations.

Skills

Process optimisation

Quality/standards management

Project management

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Tools

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require. Are you the right candidate for this opportunity?

As part of our strategic development within our Control Systems business platform, we are seeking a highly driven professional to lead initiatives in quality assurance, health & safety, accreditation standards and leading governance excellence. This role will be responsible for driving quality management, ensuring product and service standards are met, as well as embedding best practices across production and business processes. The Quality Assurance Manager will primarily be based out of our Nottingham facility with some travel required to our other six sites nationally.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the business pillar’s quality strategy, aligned with business objectives.
• Foster a culture of quality across all departments, working with stakeholders to drive standards across the group.
• Act as the primary contact for leading our business integrations and standardisation of our accreditation programmes.

Quality Management

• Establish, maintain and continually improve our quality management systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant ISO standards.
• Conduct and manage all internal audits.

Operational Excellence

• Use KPI and data analysis to monitor and improve production performance.
• Identify potential sources of errors and implement corrective/preventative actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and mentor teams on QA excellence and operational delivery.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Promote accountability and ownership of quality at all levels.

What Do You Need?

• Proven experience in process optimisation, production planning, and quality/standards management.
• Experience leading quality audits and inspections.
• Proven experience in implementation of quality management systems.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies (certification desirable).
• Excellent project management, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience influencing at all levels.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands‑on execution.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market‑leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low‑carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in‑house and full‑service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we are on hand for all our client’s needs.

Our service offering presents industry‑leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offer

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience.
• Car Allowance.
• Private Healthcare (Personal).
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work.
• Discounted National Gym Membership.
• Professional Fees Paid.
• Employee Discount Platform.
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme.
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.