1,689 Quality Professionals jobs in the United Kingdom

Manufacturing Quality Engineer
£40,000 - £43,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Life Assurance + Company Bonus + Sick Pay
Andover, Hampshire

Are you a Quality Engineer from manufacturing looking to step into a diverse and exciting new role, where you will be given the chance to expand your quality toolbox working in a fresh and innovative industry, within a company who takes pride in their upskilling of emplo.

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Manufacturing Quality Engineer
£60,000
North West London

Are you a quality professional who has worked your way into quality from a shopfloor machining or manufacturing role? That mix of experience is going to be a real advantage in this role, which isn't your usual run of the mill quality position.

The Business;
The business are a start up precision manufacturing business, making a storm in the world of CNC machining. Their business model is different to the usual precision machining business… as they are looking to set up multiple smaller machine shops across the UK and Internationally! They are supplying critical parts into the Aerospace and Defence industries mainly, so the work they do is high precision and high importance.

The Role;
This is a factory-based role, ensuring quality standards are correct throughout all the manufacturing facilities. You will ensure the QMS is maintained and developed, and all parts are manufactured to correct quality standards. You will carry out internal and external audits, support compliance through the business and carry out supplier quality duties as well. You need to understand process and paperwork!

What we need from you;

• Previously lead and maintained AS9100 and ISO9001 quality systems

• Conducted internal and external audits
• Driven continuous improvement to reduce scrap and improve first-time yield
• Support customer audits and provide documentation when required

Sounds good right? Click apply and Chris Smith will be in touch with the details! Not interested but know someone who is? We offer a generous referral scheme if they are to be successful!

Manufacturing Quality Team Leader

Bridgwater | Up to £40k plus bonus | Monday-Thursday, 8am-4.30pm, Friday 8am-1pm | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a proactive and experienced Manufacturing Quality Team Leader to oversee quality assurance processes and lead a team of quality professionals. This role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a commitment to continuous i.

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About SMMT Industry Forum

At SMMT Industry Forum, we partner with organisations of all sizes to deliver complex, transformational change. Our consultants work closely with clients—often embedded within leadership teams—to solve critical challenges and drive lasting impact.

We pride ourselves on building long-term, trusted relationships and only delivering work that truly adds value. That’s why we’re committed to hiring exceptional people who share our passion for quality, integrity, and results.

SMMT Industry Forum is looking for a Quality Management professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing manufacturing product introduction processes, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Core Tools (APQP & PPAP, FMEA, SPC & MSA), IAFT, VDA and Internal Auditor at a Senior Engineer/Consultant/Trainer level in the automotive sector.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality training at our Birmingham-based training centre and providing expert consultancy services to clients across the automotive sector.

If you have the expertise to work with clients in developing and implementing robust, structured new product introduction procedures — along with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and core tools — and the ability to train and coach others to ensure a high-performance, safe launch, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and experts that are truly some of the best in their field. This role will require flexibility in working hours, workload and location, as you will be required to travel to the client's location.

The successful candidate will be assigned to execute Training and Consultancy Services delivery on behalf of SMMT Industry Forum.

Courses to be delivered can be defined as off the shelf training courses (Public and In house), or courses that require special design based on client's needs both Face-2-Face and Virtual

Consultancy services - based on the clients' needs and subject to qualification match - 2nd party audits, coaching sessions gap analysis etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing training on client sites and at training facilities, ensuring the transfer of key skills related to APQP and the Automotive Core Tools, IATF and Internal Auditor in both face-to-face and virtual environments
• Providing coaching support or consultancy for the implementation of APQP and the Automotive Core Tools, IATF and Internal Auditor.
• Supporting the continuous development of training materials and service offerings
• Playing an active role in customer relationship management and lead development
• Collaborating with other SMMT Industry Forum colleagues in multidisciplinary teams as part of large-scale improvement programs

Requirements:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Capability and experience in delivering training and coaching teams in the automotive core tools areas of APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, IATF, Internal Auditor and more
• Ability to deliver auditor training with practical real-world examples to maximize knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction
• Understanding and knowledge of the automotive process approach to auditing
• Relevant experience in the automotive sector
• Ability to lead and work with teams, building relationships at all levels within an organisation
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong customer focus with a track record of delivering improved performance
• Commercial acumen with the ability to translate improvement objectives and results into tangible financial impact
• A strong team-playing ethos seeking to get involved in all aspects of the business, including internal development
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Industrial management experience
• Appropriate qualifications, such as Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Systems, or equivalent

Desirable Requirements:

The following skills and competencies would be beneficial:

• Previous consulting or training experience within a large organization or a consulting practice
• Working understanding of Lean Continuous improvement tools, including 5S, 7 Wastes, Visual Management, Standard Work, Line Balance, Set Up Improvement, Problem Solving, A3 thinking.

Training and Development

No matter your experience or background, you’ll get dedicated support when you join. With an induction and the business's support, you’ll quickly get to grips with the role and have access to help and guidance whenever you need it. So you won’t be on your own – you’ll be a part of a community dedicated to your development.

Rewards and Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave and additional days for public and privileged holidays.
• Car Allowance
• Opportunities to be recognised through our employee recognition scheme
• Opportunities to hybrid working, subject to business needs
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parental and adoption leave

Culture and Working Environment

As part of our team, you’ll discover an inclusive workplace that’s welcoming, supportive and encouraging. You’ll be part of an organisation where people want to support one another and make a difference. Aside from fostering an open culture, we’ve got a range of growing affinity groups. For example:

• Ethnic Minority and gender equality networks
• Groups supporting wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity and disability
• Women’s and Men’s Networks
• Faith/No Faith communities for staff to come together
• LGBTQ+ support networks

You’ll also find a variety of social groups to help you settle in and connect with people with similar interests.

Before You Apply

Honesty and integrity are important if you want to work at SMMT Industry Forum. Giving misleading information and omitting or concealing information during the recruitment process is viewed very seriously.

Equal Opportunities

SMMT Industry Forum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalised as a result of such a request.

We’re Disability Confident

SMMT Industry Forum are proud to have achieved Committed status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to ensure that we offer inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you require support, reasonable adjustments are available during the application process and if you are successful in joining the organisation.

Eligibility Criteria

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work. Regardless of an individual’s nationality, race or immigration status, you must provide evidence to us confirming your right to work. This includes British citizens and EU nationals.

About SMMT Industry Forum

At SMMT Industry Forum, we partner with organisations of all sizes to deliver complex, transformational change. Our consultants work closely with clients—often embedded within leadership teams—to solve critical challenges and drive lasting impact.

We pride ourselves on building long-term, trusted relationships and only delivering work that truly adds value. That's why we're committed to hiring exceptional people who share our passion for quality, integrity, and results.

SMMT Industry Forum is looking for
a Quality Management
professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing manufacturing product introduction processes, with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Core Tools (APQP & PPAP, FMEA, SPC & MSA), IAFT, VDA and Internal Auditor at a Senior Engineer/Consultant/Trainer level
in the
automotive
sector.

In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality training at our Birmingham-based training centre and providing expert consultancy services to clients across the automotive sector.

If you have the expertise to work with clients in developing and implementing robust, structured new product introduction procedures — along with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and core tools — and the ability to train and coach others to ensure a high-performance, safe launch, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and experts that are truly some of the best in their field. This role will require flexibility in working hours, workload and location, as you will be required to travel to the client's location.

The successful candidate will be assigned to execute Training and Consultancy Services delivery on behalf of SMMT Industry Forum.

Courses to be delivered can be defined as off the shelf training courses (Public and In house), or courses that require special design based on client's needs both Face-2-Face and Virtual

Consultancy services - based on the clients' needs and subject to qualification match - 2nd party audits, coaching sessions gap analysis etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing training on client sites and at training facilities, ensuring the transfer of key skills related to APQP and the Automotive Core Tools, IATF and Internal Auditor in both face-to-face and virtual environments
• Providing coaching support or consultancy for the implementation of APQP and the Automotive Core Tools, IATF and Internal Auditor.
• Supporting the continuous development of training materials and service offerings
• Playing an active role in customer relationship management and lead development
• Collaborating with other SMMT Industry Forum colleagues in multidisciplinary teams as part of large-scale improvement programs

Requirements:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Capability and experience in delivering training and coaching teams in the automotive core tools areas of APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, IATF, Internal Auditor and more
• Ability to deliver auditor training with practical real-world examples to maximize knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction
• Understanding and knowledge of the automotive process approach to auditing
• Relevant experience in the automotive sector
• Ability to lead and work with teams, building relationships at all levels within an organisation
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong customer focus with a track record of delivering improved performance
• Commercial acumen with the ability to translate improvement objectives and results into tangible financial impact
• A strong team-playing ethos seeking to get involved in all aspects of the business, including internal development
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Industrial management experience
• Appropriate qualifications, such as Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Systems, or equivalent

Desirable Requirements:

The following skills and competencies would be beneficial:

• Previous consulting or training experience within a large organization or a consulting practice
• Working understanding of Lean Continuous improvement tools, including 5S, 7 Wastes, Visual Management, Standard Work, Line Balance, Set Up Improvement, Problem Solving, A3 thinking.

Training and Development

No matter your experience or background, you'll get dedicated support when you join. With an induction and the business's support, you'll quickly get to grips with the role and have access to help and guidance whenever you need it. So you won't be on your own – you'll be a part of a community dedicated to your development.

Rewards and Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave and additional days for public and privileged holidays.
• Car Allowance
• Opportunities to be recognised through our employee recognition scheme
• Opportunities to hybrid working, subject to business needs
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parental and adoption leave

Culture and Working Environment

As part of our team, you'll discover an inclusive workplace that's welcoming, supportive and encouraging. You'll be part of an organisation where people want to support one another and make a difference. Aside from fostering an open culture, we've got a range of growing affinity groups. For example:

• Ethnic Minority and gender equality networks
• Groups supporting wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity and disability
• Women's and Men's Networks
• Faith/No Faith communities for staff to come together
• LGBTQ+ support networks

You'll also find a variety of social groups to help you settle in and connect with people with similar interests.

Before You Apply

Honesty and integrity are important if you want to work at SMMT Industry Forum. Giving misleading information and omitting or concealing information during the recruitment process is viewed very seriously.

Equal Opportunities

SMMT Industry Forum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalised as a result of such a request.

We're Disability Confident

SMMT Industry Forum are proud to have achieved Committed status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to ensure that we offer inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you require support, reasonable adjustments are available during the application process and if you are successful in joining the organisation.

Eligibility Criteria

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work. Regardless of an individual's nationality, race or immigration status, you must provide evidence to us confirming your right to work. This includes British citizens and EU nationals.

About SMMT Industry Forum

At SMMT Industry Forum, we partner with organisations of all sizes to deliver complex, transformational change. Our consultants work closely with clients—often embedded within leadership teams—to solve critical challenges and drive lasting impact.

We pride ourselves on building long-term, trusted relationships and only delivering work that truly adds value. That’s why we’re committed to hiring exceptional people who share our passion for quality, integrity, and results.

SMMT Industry Forum is looking for a Quality Management professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing manufacturing product introduction processes, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Core Tools (APQP & PPAP, FMEA, SPC & MSA), IAFT, VDA and Internal Auditor at a Senior Engineer/Consultant/Trainer level in the automotive sector.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality training at our Birmingham-based training centre and providing expert consultancy services to clients across the automotive sector.

If you have the expertise to work with clients in developing and implementing robust, structured new product introduction procedures — along with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and core tools — and the ability to train and coach others to ensure a high-performance, safe launch, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and experts that are truly some of the best in their field. This role will require flexibility in working hours, workload and location, as you will be required to travel to the client's location.

The successful candidate will be assigned to execute Training and Consultancy Services delivery on behalf of SMMT Industry Forum.

Courses to be delivered can be defined as off the shelf training courses (Public and In house), or courses that require special design based on client's needs both Face-2-Face and Virtual

Consultancy services - based on the clients' needs and subject to qualification match - 2nd party audits, coaching sessions gap analysis etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing training on client sites and at training facilities, ensuring the transfer of key skills related to APQP and the Automotive Core Tools, IATF and Internal Auditor in both face-to-face and virtual environments
• Providing coaching support or consultancy for the implementation of APQP and the Automotive Core Tools, IATF and Internal Auditor.
• Supporting the continuous development of training materials and service offerings
• Playing an active role in customer relationship management and lead development
• Collaborating with other SMMT Industry Forum colleagues in multidisciplinary teams as part of large-scale improvement programs

Requirements:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Capability and experience in delivering training and coaching teams in the automotive core tools areas of APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, IATF, Internal Auditor and more
• Ability to deliver auditor training with practical real-world examples to maximize knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction
• Understanding and knowledge of the automotive process approach to auditing
• Relevant experience in the automotive sector
• Ability to lead and work with teams, building relationships at all levels within an organisation
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong customer focus with a track record of delivering improved performance
• Commercial acumen with the ability to translate improvement objectives and results into tangible financial impact
• A strong team-playing ethos seeking to get involved in all aspects of the business, including internal development
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Industrial management experience
• Appropriate qualifications, such as Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Systems, or equivalent

Desirable Requirements:

The following skills and competencies would be beneficial:

• Previous consulting or training experience within a large organization or a consulting practice
• Working understanding of Lean Continuous improvement tools, including 5S, 7 Wastes, Visual Management, Standard Work, Line Balance, Set Up Improvement, Problem Solving, A3 thinking.

Training and Development

No matter your experience or background, you’ll get dedicated support when you join. With an induction and the business's support, you’ll quickly get to grips with the role and have access to help and guidance whenever you need it. So you won’t be on your own – you’ll be a part of a community dedicated to your development.

Rewards and Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave and additional days for public and privileged holidays.
• Car Allowance
• Opportunities to be recognised through our employee recognition scheme
• Opportunities to hybrid working, subject to business needs
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parental and adoption leave

Culture and Working Environment

As part of our team, you’ll discover an inclusive workplace that’s welcoming, supportive and encouraging. You’ll be part of an organisation where people want to support one another and make a difference. Aside from fostering an open culture, we’ve got a range of growing affinity groups. For example:

• Ethnic Minority and gender equality networks
• Groups supporting wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity and disability
• Women’s and Men’s Networks
• Faith/No Faith communities for staff to come together
• LGBTQ+ support networks

You’ll also find a variety of social groups to help you settle in and connect with people with similar interests.

Before You Apply

Honesty and integrity are important if you want to work at SMMT Industry Forum. Giving misleading information and omitting or concealing information during the recruitment process is viewed very seriously.

Equal Opportunities

SMMT Industry Forum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalised as a result of such a request.

We’re Disability Confident

SMMT Industry Forum are proud to have achieved Committed status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to ensure that we offer inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you require support, reasonable adjustments are available during the application process and if you are successful in joining the organisation.

Eligibility Criteria

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work. Regardless of an individual’s nationality, race or immigration status, you must provide evidence to us confirming your right to work. This includes British citizens and EU nationals.

• Performing visual and dimensional inspections of incoming materials, components, and finished products using precision measuring instruments.
• Conducting in-process quality checks at various stages of the manufacturing cycle.
• Documenting inspection results accurately and comprehensively in the quality management system.
• Identifying and segregating non-conforming materials or products, initiating corrective action requests as needed.
• Calibrating and maintaining inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Assisting in the investigation of quality issues and contributing to the implementation of corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
• Reviewing production documentation to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Participating in internal audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicating effectively with production staff and other departments regarding quality matters.
• Adhering strictly to all safety regulations and company policies.