Quality Manager
CV-LibraryBasingstoke, Hampshire, South EastpermanentPosted: 9 March 2026
Apply NowAre you a seasoned quality management professional ready to take the reins of a fast-paced, technically advanced operation? This is your chance to join a senior leadership team driving excellence, compliance, and sustainability across a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
Why This Role is Exciting
Be part of a senior leadership team shaping quality, environmental, and sustainability strategy.
Influence real-world products in automotive, electronics, and high-tech manufacturing.
Drive continuous improvement, environmental initiatives, and operational excellence.
Work in a role where technical expertise meets strategic impact.
What We’re Looking ForYou’ll thrive in this role if you have:
Proven experience leading quality and environmental teams in a manufacturing environment (automotive or electronics preferred).
Strong working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO14001, with external auditing qualifications (VDA6.3 / Lead Auditor a plus).
Hands-on experience with core automotive tools: APQP, Control Plans, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
Strong problem-solving skills with experience in 8D, Ishikawa, 5Why methodologies.
Understanding of electronic components, SMD and conventional manufacturing processes, inspection, test, and traceability.
Experience managing documentation control, product change management, and electronic quality systems.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, able to influence across departments.
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Important: Only candidates with demonstrable knowledge and experience in IATF16949:2016 will be considered for this role. Applicants without this expertise will not progress
Why This Role is Exciting
Be part of a senior leadership team shaping quality, environmental, and sustainability strategy.
Influence real-world products in automotive, electronics, and high-tech manufacturing.
Drive continuous improvement, environmental initiatives, and operational excellence.
Work in a role where technical expertise meets strategic impact.
What We’re Looking ForYou’ll thrive in this role if you have:
Proven experience leading quality and environmental teams in a manufacturing environment (automotive or electronics preferred).
Strong working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO14001, with external auditing qualifications (VDA6.3 / Lead Auditor a plus).
Hands-on experience with core automotive tools: APQP, Control Plans, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
Strong problem-solving skills with experience in 8D, Ishikawa, 5Why methodologies.
Understanding of electronic components, SMD and conventional manufacturing processes, inspection, test, and traceability.
Experience managing documentation control, product change management, and electronic quality systems.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, able to influence across departments.
HIT "APPLY NOW"
Important: Only candidates with demonstrable knowledge and experience in IATF16949:2016 will be considered for this role. Applicants without this expertise will not progress