National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Quality Manager

Hertford
1 month ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Quality Manager

NexGen Consultancy are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to join a well reputable precision engineering manufacturer.

About the Company

Our client are a leading precision engineering company renowned for delivering high-quality, close-tolerance components and assemblies to clients in the automotive, aerospace, and defence sectors. With a commitment to innovation, excellence, and regulatory compliance, we aim to exceed customer expectations through rigorous quality control and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Quality Manager to lead our quality assurance and control functions. This critical role will ensure our processes and products meet stringent industry standards and customer requirements, while supporting our strategic goals around quality excellence and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities



Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001, AS9100,

*

Oversee all quality-related functions, including inspection, testing, documentation, and compliance across production.

*

Lead internal and external audits (customer, certification, and regulatory).

*

Act as the primary contact for quality matters with customers and regulatory bodies.

*

Develop and manage quality KPIs, and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions

*

Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation using tools such as Six Sigma, Lean

*

Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure quality is embedded at all stages.

*

Manage the quality team including inspectors, engineers

*

Support supplier quality management and conduct supplier audits as required.

Requirements

*

Proven experience as a Quality Manager within precision engineering, preferably in the automotive, aerospace, or defence industries.

*

Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations (ISO 9001, AS9100)

*

Demonstrated experience leading audits, managing non-conformance, and implementing CAPA processes.

*

Familiarity with measurement techniques, CMM, and high-spec inspection equipment.

*

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

*

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

*

Degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

*

Certified Lead Auditor (desirable).

What We Offer

*

Competitive salary and benefits package.

*

A dynamic and innovative working environment.

*

Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

*

Involvement in cutting-edge projects within high-spec sectors.

If you are a Quality Manager looking for a new role, apply now

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Space Sector Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Technologies & Platforms to Learn Now

From launch vehicles and CubeSats to space-based communications, climate monitoring, and lunar exploration—UK space jobs are entering a bold new era. With government investment, private capital, and ESA partnerships driving growth, demand is surging for professionals with the right skills to build and sustain this expanding space economy. Welcome to the Space Sector Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the engineering tools, simulation platforms, programming languages and mission technologies that UK employers are prioritising. Whether you're an aerospace graduate, software engineer, or systems integrator, this radar helps you target the future of UK space careers.

How to Find Hidden Space Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like the RAeS, UKSpace & More

The UK space sector is enjoying rapid growth—driven by satellite constellations, launch services, Earth observation, space science, and defence applications. But while demand for engineers, scientists, mission designers, and space analysts is high, many of the most compelling roles are never advertised publicly. Instead, these opportunities are often filled through professional networks, working groups, innovation clusters, and academic-industry partnerships. This guide will show you how to access hidden UK space jobs by engaging with bodies like the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), UKSpace, British Interplanetary Society (BIS), and regional space clusters. By leveraging membership directories, special-interest groups (SIGs), CPD events, and funded projects, you can position yourself to be first in line—even before roles are posted.

How to Get a Better Space Sector Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Being made redundant from a role in the UK space sector can be disheartening. Whether your work was tied to satellite design, launch services, ground systems, mission operations, or Earth observation analytics, the experience and specialist knowledge you've gained is still highly valuable. The UK government’s Space Strategy, increased commercial investment, and new launch initiatives across Cornwall, Scotland, and Wales continue to drive opportunities in upstream and downstream space technologies. This guide will help you relaunch your career in the UK space sector after redundancy.