Quality Lead

SubSea Craft Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Lead to oversee and enhance the Integrated Business Management and Quality Management Systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in quality management within manufacturing, particularly in defense, and a strong understanding of ISO standards. This role involves managing a team, conducting audits, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and maintained. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Pension Contribution

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality management within manufacturing and defence.
• Proven experience embedding ISO, AQAP and AS standards.
• Full UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of quality engineers focusing on production and supplier quality.
• Overseeing the Integrated Business Management and Quality Management Systems.
• Conducting supplier audits and assessments for compliance.

Skills

Lead Auditor

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quality Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Quality Lead role at SubSea Craft Limited.

Location: Portsmouth with some travel to Portland in support of craft operations and Test and Trials periods.

Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with UK National security clearance required for certain roles.

Base pay range

• Salary: £65,000-£75,000 DOE
• Full Time
• Permanent

What We Offer

• Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing
• Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover
• Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed
• Professional Development – Training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with option to contribute via salary sacrifice
• Flexible Working – Flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance
• Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration

Responsibilities Will Include

• Reporting into Operations and supporting all business departments
• Overseeing and evolving the Integrated Business Management System and Quality Management Systems
• Help departments align processes to recognised standards and drive continual improvement
• Managing a team of quality engineers focusing on production and supplier quality
• Scheduling and running internal and external audits to maintain ISO9001:2015 accreditation
• Embedding AQAP defence standards, including NATO quality assurance regulations and quality plans
• Introduction of AS9100 standards where appropriate
• Drive the introduction of configuration management into business processes to ISO standards
• Develop, implement and monitor quality control processes for manufacturing operations
• Analyse production non-conformance to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Train and support staff on quality control procedures
• Understand design and manufacturing documentation to ensure production processes are implemented correctly
• Establish and maintain quality standards for supplier materials and components
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments for compliance
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics and reporting systems
• Collaborate with customer service and sales to address quality-related customer concerns
• Build and monitor quality issues logging process
• Report quality metrics and progress to senior leadership monthly
• Work with design engineering to establish quality standards in accordance with applicable legislation
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Organise and present information clearly and concisely
• Strong leadership and initiative, with collaborative working style
• Exemplary internal and external customer service and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable, maintain process while driving change and efficiencies
• Collaborative and proactive approach

Qualifications And Experience

• Lead Auditor
• Degree in Quality Management, Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality management within manufacturing and defence, preferably marine
• Proven experience embedding ISO, AQAP and AS standards
• Full UK Driving License
• Proven leadership and team management abilities
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

Values: Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to provide an excellent working environment that enables our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce and value inclusivity and collaboration.

What We Expect From You

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
• Initiative and independent working
• Honesty and integrity
• Business and commercial awareness
• Agility, adaptability and continuous development

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. If selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the stated closing date.

Note: Please be aware that DBS checks, Driving Licence checks and references will be carried out and all offers are subject to meeting our requirements.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing