Overview
Quality Manager Jobs in Barnsley, England, UK at Premier Group
Job Title:
Quality Manager
Location:
Barnsley Salary – £40, per annum A leading manufacturer of
precision
-engineered components and control systems is seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager to lead their quality department. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of product and process quality, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and driving
continuous improvement
initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements. Drive a culture of quality and
continuous improvement
across all functions. Manage internal and external audits, ensuring readiness for third-party assessments. Oversee customer complaint investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). Monitor quality KPIs and report performance to
senior management
. Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and implement robust processes.
Lead root cause analysis activities using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and FMEA. Manage and develop the quality team to support business and operational goals. Support new product introduction (NPI) projects from a quality perspective, ensuring effective quality planning and validation. Drive supplier quality performance and development initiatives. Required Experience &
Skills:
Proven experience in a Quality Management role within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality tools/methodologies (FMEA, SPC, 8D, etc.). Experience in managing audits and leading cross-functional quality investigations. Excellent
problem-solving
and
communication skills
. Ability to engage and influence at all levels of the business. Familiarity with working in a regulated,
customer-focused
environment. Desirable:
Experience with
precision
components, control systems, or electromechanical assemblies. Knowledge of additional standards such as ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 is an advantage. Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing training/certification.
Title: Quality Manager
Company: Premier Group
Location: Barnsley, England, UK
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Engineering, Quality Control / Manager, QA Specialist / Manager)
