Quality & Compliance Systems Manager

Quality Manager
Andover, Hampshire
Full-time, Permanent
Competitive Salary + Package on Offer

Owen Daniels are supporting a globally recognised precision engineering and metrology business in their search for a Quality Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional looking to take ownership of Quality, Compliance, Health & Safety, and HR functions within a well-established organisation known for its commitment to innovation and customer excellence.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of operational excellence across the business.

As Quality Manager, you will lead all quality assurance and compliance activities while providing oversight of Health & Safety and HR processes. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the organisation continues to meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.


Quality Manager
Job Description

• Maintain, develop, and continually improve the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Lead internal and external audit programmes, including corrective and preventive action activities (CAPA).
• Drive compliance initiatives and ensure company policies, procedures, and management systems remain effective and up to date.
• Support the identification and management of organisational risks and stakeholder requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, supplier quality issues, and certification bodies.
• Oversee Health & Safety activities across the business and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with senior management and external consultants to maintain compliant HR policies and processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the organisation.

 
Quality Manager
Experience / Skills

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Experience creating and maintaining procedures, reports, and process documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification.

• Health & Safety management experience.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, metrology, or regulated industries.