Quality Manager

Quality Manager Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: Up to £52,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Join a Specialist Manufacturing Environment Are you a hands-on Quality professional looking to make a real impact? We're working with an established and highly respected manufacturer supplying critical equipment into the defence, security, and public sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where quality is central to its success - and where your expertise will directly influence product performance and customer satisfaction.

The Role As Quality Manager, you'll take ownership of all quality activities across the site, ensuring products are compliant, fit for purpose, and delivered to the highest standards.

This is a visible, hands-on position - ideal for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage quality assurance and control processes

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems and documentation


• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements


• Conduct internal and external audits


• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen


• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions


• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams


• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to specifications


• Manage supplier quality and performance


• Investigate customer complaints and resolve non-conformances

About You • Proven experience in a Quality Management role within manufacturing

• Hands-on, proactive and solutions-focused approach


• Strong knowledge of quality tools and root cause analysis (5 Whys, FMEA, Fishbone)


• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications


• Experience with ERP/MES systems and quality software


• Understanding of composites, textiles, or clothing manufacturing (desirable)


• Strong communication, organisation, and analytical skills

What's on Offer • Competitive salary up to £52k (DOE)

• Stable Monday-Friday day shift (early finish at 4pm)


• Opportunity to influence and lead quality improvements


• Work within a purpose-driven manufacturing environment

Interested? If you're ready to take ownership of quality in a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more.

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