Quality & Compliance Manager – Precision Engineering

Location: Bolton
Hours: Mon–Thu, 7.30am–4pm | Fri, 7.30am–1pm
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 (DOE)

Join a Market Leader in Precision Engineering

We’re recruiting a Quality & Compliance Manager on behalf of a growing precision engineering company in Bolton. This is a pivotal role for an experienced professional to take the lead in maintaining and improving Quality Assurance and Health & Safety standards, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Quality Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Quality team to ensure product and process compliance.
• Maintain and develop the company’s ISO 9001 Quality and BMS
• Plan, conduct, and document internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001.
• Support external and supplier audits, ensure audit readiness and effective closeout of findings.
• Monitor and drive improvements in quality KPIs including customer complaints, internal non-conformances, and supplier non-conformances.
• Review and approve inspection and test plans, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement root cause analysis and corrective actions (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and product quality.

Key H&S Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop the company’s ISO 9001 Health & Safety & BMS.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits across manufacturing and office environments.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Support incident investigations and contribute to corrective/preventive action plans.
• Deliver or coordinate basic H&S training as required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Quality Management role within a manufacturing environment (ideally engineering/manufacturing based).
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, with experience in internal auditing.
• Strong understanding of ISO and practical experience conducting risk assessments.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification.
• Experience leading or supporting external supplier or third-party audits.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in using quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, 8D, SPC).
• Strong documentation and process development skills.
• Desire to apply technical advancements and solutions

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Experience with engineering in a manufacturing environment.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000

• Early finish every Friday at 1pm!

• Company pension

• Free on-site parking

• Join a respected engineering team with long-term growth prospects

Ready to take the lead on quality and compliance in a high-precision environment? Apply now and make your mark on a business that values integrity, innovation, and improvement.

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