Job Description

Yorkshire Laser & Fabrications are looking for an experienced and proactive Quality Manager to lead our quality function and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations at our fast-paced modern West Yorkshire facility. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys shaping robust quality systems that support operational excellence. You will be part of a three strong Senior Management Team with real influence on the factory’s performance. This is a hands-on role working with a highly collaborative team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality team, providing coaching, development, and day to day management.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001/ 14001 (and other relevant standards).
• Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and timely closure of actions.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure product quality at every stage.
• Manage customer complaints, ensuring swift investigation and effective resolution.
• Analyse quality data and present insights to senior leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Experience/ Knowledge

• Min 3 years proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant industry standards.
• Skilled in problem solving tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, or Six Sigma.
• Excellent Proven communication and leadership skills.
• Confident working cross functionally and influencing at all levels. xbpsjku
• Analytical mindset with a hands-on approach to quality improvement.