Quality Manager

Airport Placements; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering company based in Leatherhead seeks a hands-on Quality Manager to oversee inspections and improve the Quality Management System. The role demands experience in CNC precision engineering, CMM programming, and a proactive approach to quality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate analytical thinking and excellent communication skills. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a hands-on Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer in a CNC precision environment.
• Experience with CMM setup, operation, and programming.
• Demonstrable experience with QMS maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve low-volume, high-complexity components.
• Set, operate, and program CMM machines.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.

Skills

Quality Management System (QMS)

CMM programming

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Job description

Quality Manager - Exceptional opportunity for a hands on Quality Manager to join this respected and established precision engineering business producing low-volume, highly complex products. This is a practical, shop-floor focused role for an experienced quality professional who can lead inspection activities, maintain the QMS, and program CMM equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect and approve low-volume, high-complexity components and assemblies.
• Set, operate and program CMM machines. (Specific software training can be provided if required)
• Maintain and continuously improve the existing Quality Management System to ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.(AS 9100 exp. an advantage)
• Develop and maintain inspection procedures, first article inspection, and non-conformance reporting.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain to drive quality improvements.
• Coach and mentor shop-floor staff on inspection practices and quality awareness.

Essential skills and experience

• Proven experience as a hands-on Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer working in a CNC precision engineering environment with low-volume, high-complexity products.
• Experience Programming, setting up and operating CMMs.
• Demonstrable experience maintaining and administering a QMS.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across teams.
• Practical, proactive approach with the ability to drive continuous improvement and take initiative.

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications.