Quality Manager

Job description

We are supporting a high-performance motorsport manufacturer with the appointment of a Quality Manager to take ownership of quality across the full product lifecycle and lead the quality function.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a low-volume, high-complexity environment, combining shop-floor engagement, problem-solving, and team leadership, while shaping quality systems as the business scales.

The role

• Lead and manage the quality team, setting direction, priorities, and standards
• Own quality across manufacturing, assembly, vehicle build, and supply chain
• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Manage quality from prototype through to low-volume production
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex quality issues
• Lead supplier quality, audits, and development activities
• Act as the escalation point for critical quality issues
• Work closely with engineering and operations to embed quality by design

The profile

• Experience as a Quality Manager or senior quality leader within motorsport or niche automotive
• Proven experience leading and developing quality teams
• Strong background in production, supplier, and inspection quality
• Comfortable in fast-paced, engineering-led environments
• Able to balance hands-on problem solving with longer-term quality strategy
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and confident in influencing across the business

Why consider this

• Visible leadership role with real ownership
• Opportunity to build and develop the quality function
• Exposure to cutting-edge vehicle programmes
• Close collaboration with senior engineering and operations leaders

For a confidential discussion, apply directly or contact us for more information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wotton-Under-Edge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English