The Quality Manager is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for creating and driving the site quality strategy, fostering a culture of quality excellence to deliver high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory expectations.
This role provides strategic quality leadership and tactical oversight, developing a culture of ’Right First Time’ and driving continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:
*Own and drive the site quality strategy
*Embed a culture of "Right First Time" across manufacturing and engineering
*Influence senior stakeholders and shape long-term business planning
*Lead site audit readiness and represent the business during customer and certification audits
*Standardise and elevate quality processes across sites
*Develop high-performing quality teams for the future
You will balance strategic direction with hands-on operational oversight — ensuring systems are robust, compliant, and continuously improving.
What You will Be Responsible For
Strategic Leadership
*Align site quality strategy with global corporate objectives
*Act as a change enabler across manufacturing and engineering
*Influence decision-making at senior leadership level
*Drive cross-site collaboration (UK & Ireland)
Quality Systems & Compliance
*Oversee ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and GxP compliance
*Lead audit preparation and responses
*Own CAPA, change management, validation, non-conformance and risk management
*Improve supplier quality in partnership with supply chain
*Lead customer quality investigations and communications
Continuous Improvement
*Drive defect reduction and Right First Time performance
*Implement KPI dashboards and data-driven decision-making
*Champion Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
Team Development
*Lead, mentor and develop the quality team
*Build succession plans and long-term capability
*Create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
What We are Looking For
We are keen to speak with senior quality leaders who bring:
*Proven leadership experience within medical device or life sciences manufacturing
*Experience operating at senior site leadership level
*Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and GxP
*Experience leading and receiving regulatory and customer audits
*Multi-site or multi-sector quality exposure (biopharma experience highly desirable)
*Lean / Six Sigma or recognised auditing certifications
*A degree (or equivalent practical experience)
Most importantly, you will be a visible, credible and engaging leader who can influence across functions and geographies.
Why Consider This Role
*Genuine strategic influence at site leadership level
*Exposure to global quality networks
*Backed by the strength and investment of a FTSE100 group
*Strong commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing
*Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
This is an opportunity to leave a legacy — shaping quality culture in a business that delivers critical technologies to the life sciences sector worldwide.