Quality Manager

Location: Norfolk, UK | Type: Permanent, Full-Time | Salary: Competitive, discussed based on experience Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing (Off-Site Fabrication) Confidential Search — handled by Joynes & Hunt

About the Opportunity

Our client is a fast-growing, locally-owned engineering manufacturer, designing and building factory-fabricated modular solutions for commercial heating and cooling applications used by major organisations across Europe. Despite rapid growth in recent years, they've held onto a close-knit, family-style culture built around small, connected teams. They're now looking for a Quality Manager to lead their quality function through the next stage of growth.

This is a confidential search — the identity of our client will be shared with shortlisted candidates ahead of interview.

The Role

This is a senior leadership role balancing strategic thinking with hands-on quality leadership. You'll build capability, influence stakeholders across the business, and embed a culture where quality excellence, continuous improvement and people development sit at the heart of everything the business does.

Day to day, you'll:

• Lead and develop the quality function, building a culture of ownership, accountability and decision-making at every level
• Use data and performance insights to identify trends, direct resources and apply lean techniques that strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement
• Coach, mentor and develop quality professionals, building capability across the wider team
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Technical, Supply Chain and Senior Leadership to ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory and internal standards
• Manage relationships with customers, suppliers and third-party inspectors, supporting both internal and external audits
• Maintain compliance with relevant quality management systems and standards
• Partner with senior leadership to support business growth while safeguarding quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a Quality Management or senior quality leadership role within manufacturing, fabrication or industrial environments, ideally involving carbon steel and/or stainless steel
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001; familiarity with ISO 15614, ASME B31.3 and/or ISO 3834 is an advantage
• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management or a related field, or equivalent industry experience; CSWIP 3.1 or PCN qualification (or higher) desirable
• Proven experience leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience managing audits, corrective actions and quality performance metrics; an internal auditor qualification and experience managing subcontractors is desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a clear focus on results

How to Apply

For a confidential conversation about this role, get in touch with Joynes & Hunt.