Head of Quality
Recruiter: Theo James
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Application date: 28th Oct 2026
The Company
Our client is a large-scale engineering manufacturer supplying the energy sector. This Head of Quality opportunity offers the chance to shape standards, develop a team and make a visible impact on quality performance across the business.
Working Hours
To be confirmed. Some flexibility and occasional travel may be required.
Benefits
Details available on request.
Job Description
As Head of Quality, you will lead the quality team and take responsibility for the business’s quality strategy, systems and standards. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will work across operations to strengthen quality assurance and drive continuous improvement.
The Head of Quality will:
• Set quality policies, standards and medium- to long-term improvement plans.
• Manage internal and external audits, site inspections and corrective actions.
• Monitor performance measures, including defect and repair rates, and introduce meaningful KPIs.
• Oversee customer specifications, complaints, satisfaction and test reporting.
• Lead supplier assessments and support the development of the quality team.
• Maintain relevant management systems and certifications, including ISO 9001, EN 1090 and ISO 3834.
Skills & experience
To succeed as Head of Quality, you will bring:
• A relevant degree or substantial experience in a senior manufacturing quality role.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, audits and applicable industry standards.
• Experience of Lean, Six Sigma and APQP methodologies.
• The ability to lead, coach and develop a team while working effectively with senior stakeholders.
• A CQI qualification or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification would be advantageous.