Quality Manager– Worthing                                    

£50,000 - £55,000| Depending on experience

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join a UK known component manufacturer in the Worthing area. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and creative industry!

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the AS9100-compliant Quality Management System.
• Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits; serve as primary point of contact for quality-related matters.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance procedures and work instructions for manufacturing, assembly, and inspection processes.
• Supervise quality department staff, including inspectors, auditors, and quality engineers.
• Oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs), PPAPs, and FAIR documentation per AS9102 standards.
• Utilize CMM machines and related inspection tools to ensure compliance with tight tolerances.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing instructions to establish proper inspection criteria.
• Support new product introduction and process validation.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances.
• Manage MRB (Material Review Board) process and ensure timely disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in operations, engineering, purchasing, and production to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Train and mentor team members on quality standards and best practices.
• Ensure calibration of measurement equipment and inspection tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience in quality leadership role in a high-precision manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge and implementation experience with AS9100 (and ISO 9001)
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, CMM inspection, tight tolerance parts, welding, fabrication, and assembly
• Proficient in reading GD&T and technical drawings (per ASME Y14.5)
• Strong familiarity with CMM programming and inspection software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso)
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, etc
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience managing and mentoring a quality team.
• Certifications such as CQE, CQM, or Six Sigma are a plus

If you believe you are a good fit for a Quality Manager then apply now!