Quality Manager (Manufacturing- Defence)

Company: Rise Technical Recruitment
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Location: Burnley
Job Description:

Quality Manager (Manufacturing – Defence)

Burnley, Lancashire

£50,000 – £60,000 + Progression + Training + 25 days holiday + Pension

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Quality Manager to join a well‑established, growing engineering organisation where you will be leading a highly skilled team and encouraged to progress your career.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the quality team and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO9001 and MOD standards.
  • Act as the main point of contact for customer quality concerns.
  • Lead audits and drive initiatives to reduce the cost of poor quality and improve product performance.
  • Support new product introduction, lead root cause investigations, and work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards across all operations.

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Quality Manager or senior quality role within the MOD or defence sector.
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 and core quality tools (SPC, MSA, FAIR).
  • Proven leadership experience and ability to manage customer relationships.
  • Local to Burnley, Lancashire or willing to commute.

Benefits

£50,000 – £60,000 + Progression + Training + 25 days holiday + Pension

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026