Quality Manager Rail MRO SME Derby Area Salary: Competitive Location: Near Derby Are you an experienced Quality Manager looking for a hands-on role in a growing SME? Our client, a well-established business specializing in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) for the rail industry, is seeking a proactive and driven Quality Manager to lead their quality function and embed a culture of excellence across the business. About the Role Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take full ownership of the company s Quality Management System (QMS) and play a pivotal role in modernizing processes, improving compliance, and driving continuous improvement. This is a practical, leadership role that requires someone who is both strategic and hands-on. Key Responsibilities QMS Development and Modernization Maintain and update the Quality Management System, ensuring robust document and conflict control. Streamline templates and frameworks to make systems more user-friendly and aligned with modern best practices. Non-Conformance Management Enhance processes for non-conformance and quarantine control. Improve data capture, reporting, and analysis of non-conformance issues. Supply Chain Quality Introduce and manage supplier performance metrics. Implement systems to measure and monitor supply chain quality and compliance. Quality Culture and Training Lead initiatives to embed a culture of quality throughout the business. Deliver training and development to engage teams and i