Quality Assurance Manager

24 February 20262026-02-24
Bridgwater, Somerset
£40,000 - £43,000

We at JKR are excited to be supporting a highly respected manufacturing company, who carry out work for many industries including Aerospace, Defence, Automotive and Medical.

Our client are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to strengthen their quality department and support continuous improvement across the business.

 

Quality Assurance Manager Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS)

  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, and automotive / aerospace quality requirements

  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal surveillance and external certification audits, supported by a consultant

  • Manage customer complaints and non-conformances to closure using quality tools such as 8D methodology, maintaining the CAPA register

  • Manage concession requests and quality alerts, maintaining appropriate registers

  • Monitor and maintain internal quality KPIs

  • Champion continuous improvement activities across the business

  • Perform and manage inspection, calibration, FAIR, and PPAP activities

  • Work closely with suppliers and customer quality teams

  • Manage RoHS, REACH, and other compliance documentation

  • Promote and embed a strong quality culture across the organisation

 

Quality Assurance Manager Person Specification:

  • Proven experience in a manufacturing quality role

  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS9100

  • Experience working with automotive and aerospace customers

  • Ability to manage quality systems

  • Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings

  • Own transport – due to the location of the company is essential

 

Quality Assurance Manager Further Details / Benefits:

  • Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-2.30pm

  • Holidays – 20 days + Bank Holidays + 3/5 Days at Christmas

  • Company pension

  • On-site free parking

 

If you are an enthusiastic individual looking for an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment, apply for this position today!

 

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.

We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.

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