Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Quality Manager working at our busy manufacturing site in Dukinfield.
About us
At Hyde Details (Fabrications and Welding) Ltd, we specialise in precision engineering and fabrication for the aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors. Quality is at the heart of everything we do — from our skilled workforce to our advanced manufacturing processes. We’re proud of our collaborative culture, commitment to employee development, and dedication to exceeding customer expectations.
About the opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead our Quality Management function and ensure the highest standards of compliance across all aspects of our operations. This is a key leadership role focused on maintaining our Quality Management System, managing audits, and fostering a quality-first culture throughout the organisation.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership, production teams, and customers to maintain our reputation for exceptional quality and reliability.
Main Duties:
Quality Leadership: Lead and develop the Quality team, ensuring effective delivery of all quality-related activities.
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Compliance & Auditing: Maintain and improve our Integrated Management System (IMS); manage external and internal audits to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 14001, NADCAP and customer-specific requirements.
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Customer & Supplier Quality: Act as the primary point of contact for quality issues with customers and suppliers; oversee supplier quality assurance processes.
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Training & Culture: Promote a quality-first mindset across the company through coaching, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Data Analysis & Reporting: Monitor key quality metrics, identify trends, and provide clear reports to senior management.
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Documentation & Standards: Ensure all quality documentation, procedures, and records are accurate and accessible.
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Team Development: Mentor and support the Quality team to build a high-performing and engaged function.
Key Requirements:
Qualifications:
Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (or substantial industry experience).
Recognised quality certifications (e.g., Lead Auditor ISO 9001/AS9100) desirable.
Experience:
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Extensive experience in a Quality Management or Senior Quality Engineering role within aerospace, defence, or high-precision manufacturing.
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Proven record of implementing and maintaining ISO 9001/AS9100 or equivalent quality systems.
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Experienced in leading audits and working with external certification bodies and customers.
Skills & Attributes:
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Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
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Ability to foster a culture of accountability and teamwork.
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Confident in managing change and influencing cross-functional teams.
What we offer
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Competitive salary.
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Generous annual leave entitlement.
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Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
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Purpose built sites with free parking.
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Discounted gym membership.
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Excellent career development opportunities available.
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Cycle to work scheme.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.
All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.
If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you
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