Quality Manager (Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
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Last month
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Quality Manager (Manufacturing)

£55,000 - £65,000 + Training + Early Finish Friday + Private Medical + Enhanced Pension + Enhanced Holiday

Belfast

Are you a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer with experience working within ISO 13485 regulated manufacturing environments looking to join a global market leader known for developing innovative medical products that improve the lives of children worldwide?

This is an excellent opportunity to join, a multi-award-winning manufacturer of support equipment. Recently recognised as Best Company to Work For, the business is entering an exciting period of growth and development and is looking to strengthen its operational leadership team.

In this role you will lead a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring all products meet the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance and quality. You will also play a key role in maintaining the company's ISO 13485 Quality Management System, supporting New Product Development projects, and leading internal and external quality audits.

This position would suit a Quality Manager from a manufacturing background who is passionate about improving processes, leading teams and delivering world-class product quality.

The Role

Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors
Maintain and improve the ISO 13485 Quality Management System
Analyse quality performance data and drive continuous improvement
Oversee quality inspections, audits and regulatory compliance
Support New Product Development (NPD) ensuring quality integration
Manage internal and external audit processes

The Person

Quality Manager / Senior Quality Engineer background
Experience with ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems
Manufacturing industry experience

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established global manufacturer where you will play a key role in maintaining industry-leading quality standards while helping deliver products that genuinely improve people's lives.

Keywords: Quality Manager, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Manufacturing Quality, Quality Management Systems (QMS)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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