Head of Quality

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality leader to shape and elevate a high-performing function within a growing, technical manufacturing environment. This role will drive both systems and culture to support operational excellence and business growth.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business operating within a technical, assembly-led environment. From their flagship South Birmingham site, they supply complex and highly regulated markets, they are known for innovation, product quality, and a strong customer-centric approach.

With ambitious growth plans, the organisation is investing in its operational capabilities and is seeking a forward-thinking Quality leader to help build a more agile, scalable function that supports both current delivery and future expansion.

Description

Reporting into the Operations Director, the Head of Quality will lead a team of 7. The role will be instrumental in developing and embedding a modern, agile quality framework that aligns with a complex manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and developing the Quality team, enhancing capability and performance
Driving improvements across Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) and Continuous Improvement (CI)
Establishing robust yet flexible quality systems to support growth and operational efficiency
Embedding a culture of quality excellence across the site
Acting as a key interface with customers, ensuring high levels of confidence, communication and compliance
Supporting operational and strategic initiatives to enable business expansion
Ensuring adherence to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirementsThis is a site-based role in South Birmingham with travel required as part of the position.

Profile

The successful Head of Quality will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability and a progressive mindset. You will be comfortable operating in a regulated, customer-facing manufacturing environment and capable of driving meaningful change.

Key experience and attributes include:

Background within highly regulated manufacturing industries (e.g. construction, aerospace, oil & gas or similar complex supply chains)
Proven leadership experience managing teams of 7 or more
Strong technical foundation within engineering
Demonstrated expertise across QA, QC and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Confident engaging with customers and representing the business externally
A growth mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo
Willingness and ability to travel as required

Job Offer

The Head of Quality will receive £75,000 - £80,000 + benefits package
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed