Quality Manager in Poole

Job DescriptionQuality Manager / Lead Inspector\n

Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Type: Permanent, Full-time

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A well-established precision engineering business is looking for an experienced Quality Manager / Lead Inspector to take ownership of its quality function, supporting customers across the Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear sectors.

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This is a hands-on leadership role, managing the Quality function while remaining involved in inspection, metrology and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities\n

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• Lead and develop the Quality team

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• Maintain and improve AS9100 / ISO9001 systems

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• Manage internal, customer and supplier audits

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• Handle NCRs, concessions, 8D reports and root cause investigations

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• Carry out dimensional inspection and CMM programming

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• Lead FAI activities and maintain quality documentation

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• Manage calibration and supplier quality

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• Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong quality culture

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Requirements\n

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• Previous Quality experience within precision engineering/manufacturing

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• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001

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• Experience within Aerospace, Defence or Nuclear desirable

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• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances

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• Strong metrology/CMM experience

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• Experience with NCRs, 8D and root cause analysis

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• Previous leadership or team-leading experience

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Desirable: AS9102 knowledge, machining/welding experience, ERP/MRP experience and internal auditor training.