Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Salary: Up to £65,000

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking to take ownership of QA systems within a growing, technology-driven engineering environment?

This is an excellent opportunity to lead and develop quality processes across a business working on advanced hardware, software, and firmware products, with increasing focus on high-reliability and regulated markets.

The Role

As Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll take responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with industry standards while supporting engineering and product development teams.

You’ll act as the key point of contact for all QA-related activities, both internally and externally, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards are met across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)

Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and support progression toward additional standards

Act as the main QA contact for customers across pre-sales, production, and failure analysis

Identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues and non-conformities

Plan and manage internal and external audit activities

Monitor performance through audits, reviews, and customer feedback

Produce and maintain quality documentation, reports, and procedures

Support the development and continuous improvement of business processes

Work closely with engineering teams to ensure quality is embedded across the product lifecycle What We’re Looking For

Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, or similar

Strong experience with ISO9001 and quality management systems

Proven background in implementing and developing QMS/BMS systems

Experience leading internal and external audits

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and report data

Excellent documentation and communication skills

Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented approach

Hands-on mindset with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams Desirable Experience

Knowledge of automotive or high-reliability quality standards

Understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks

Experience within engineering or product development environments

Familiarity with product compliance and regulatory

requirements Why Apply?

Opportunity to take full ownership of QA within a growing business

Work closely with engineering on cutting-edge product development

Play a key role in shaping quality standards and processes

Strong scope for career progression and long-term impact To Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Lewis Phillips

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