Head of Quality

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality leader to shape and elevate a high–performing function within a growing, technical manufacturing environment. This role will drive both systems and culture to support operational excellence and business growth.

Client Details

Our client is a well–established, globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business operating within a technical, assembly–led environment. From their flagship South Birmingham site, they supply complex and highly regulated markets, they are known for innovation, product quality, and a strong customer–centric approach.

With ambitious growth plans, the organisation is investing in its operational capabilities and is seeking a forward–thinking Quality leader to help build a more agile, scalable function that supports both current delivery and future expansion.

Description

Reporting into the Operations Director, the Head of Quality will lead a team of 7. The role will be instrumental in developing and embedding a modern, agile quality framework that aligns with a complex manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the Quality team, enhancing capability and performance
• Driving improvements across Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) and Continuous Improvement (CI)
• Establishing robust yet flexible quality systems to support growth and operational efficiency
• Embedding a culture of quality excellence across the site
• Acting as a key interface with customers, ensuring high levels of confidence, communication and compliance
• Supporting operational and strategic initiatives to enable business expansion
• Ensuring adherence to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements

This is a site–based role in South Birmingham with travel required as part of the position.

Profile

The successful Head of Quality will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability and a progressive mindset. You will be comfortable operating in a regulated, customer–facing manufacturing environment and capable of driving meaningful change.

Key experience and attributes include:

• Background within highly regulated manufacturing industries (e.g. construction, aerospace, oil & gas or similar complex supply chains)
• Proven leadership experience managing teams of 7 or more
• Strong technical foundation within engineering
• Demonstrated expertise across QA, QC and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Confident engaging with customers and representing the business externally
• A growth mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

Job Offer

The Head of Quality will receive 75,000 – 80,000 + benefits package