Quality Manager 
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Salary: Competitive 

Are you an experienced quality professional seeking a pivotal role in a world-class precision engineering environment? Join a specialist manufacturer renowned for delivering mission-critical components to high-profile sectors including motorsport, aerospace, medical, oil & gas, marine, and defence.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the overall quality function, setting and maintaining rigorous standards across design, manufacturing, calibration, and inspection activities.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality control processes to ensure products meet customer specifications, legal, industry, and safety standards (ISO9001, AS9100, ISO17025).
- Oversee inspection and calibration laboratories, driving compliance, traceability, and the effective use of advanced metrology equipment.
- Conduct regular audits of processes and systems, identify areas for improvement, and ensure robust root cause analysis and corrective action for any non-conformances.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to deliver products that consistently exceed industry expectations.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the business.

- Produce and present statistical quality reports, and communicate quality status to the leadership team and external stakeholders.

What You\'ll Need

- Understands Gear and Spline gauge Manufacturing techniques and how to accurately measure and report on critical features
- Proven experience as a Quality Manager or senior quality professional in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, standards, and accreditation (e.g.

ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO17025).
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to develop, coach, and motivate teams.
- Hands-on experience with advanced inspection, calibration, and metrology equipment.
- Analytical mind-set with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- High level of attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and diligence.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive team and play a central role in maintaining and enhancing world-class quality standards for demanding global industries.
Applications from candidates with substantial experience in precision engineering, technical manufacturing, or regulated environments are encouraged.
Please contact Max Sinclair max@holtengineering.co.uk