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Quality Manager
Cronite Castings Limited —Crewkerne
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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Quality Manager

Cronite Castings Limited
Crewkerne

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £50,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Profit sharing
Company pension

Qualifications

Non-conformance investigation
8D methodology
Internal quality management system auditing
Quality control within general manufacturing industry
Compliance audits
ISO 9001
Performance management
Supervising experience
Quality assurance
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Quality control
Management reporting
Budgeting
Supplier quality management
Site housekeeping
Supply chain quality assurance
Training & development
Root cause analysis
Quality management system (QMS) implementation
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Internal quality assurance

Full job description

CONTEXT & OPPORTUNITY

As part of our ongoing development, Cronite Castings Ltd is looking to appoint a Quality Manager at our Crewkerne site. This is a key site leadership role within our world-class foundry operation, with full ownership of the Quality function and a genuine opportunity to shape and drive our quality strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Strategy & Management System

Own and continuously develop the site's Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements
Define and deploy the site quality strategy and annual quality objectives, aligned with Group policy
Lead internal, customer, and certification body audits; manage corrective action plans and certification renewals
Own the quality budget, including inspection equipment, calibration, subcontracted NDT, and headcount planning
Report quality performance, key risks, and improvement plans to the General Manager and Group Quality/Metallurgy functions

Quality Control & Inspection

Lead and develop the quality inspection team (organisation, workload, coaching, appraisals)
Oversee quality controls and tests in the workshop (dimensional, visual, NDT: dye penetrant, radiography, etc.)
Own the non-conformity process (NCR) end to end: identification, recording, treatment, closure, and trend analysis
Drive preventive and corrective actions in response to detected product defects, using structured problem-solving methods
Ensure quality records and documentation remain audit-ready at all times
Act as escalation point and senior contact for customers on quality complaints, claims, and quality audits

Supplier & Customer Quality

Manage supplier quality performance, including supplier audits, approvals, and corrective action follow-up
Lead customer quality reviews and represent the site in customer-facing quality discussions
Support new business quotations and casting type commissions from a quality and metallurgical standpoint

Operational & Production

Partner with Operations to ensure production plans are achieved without compromising quality standards
Contribute to production planning by advising on quality constraints, risks, and priorities
Monitor departmental workflow, output, and efficiency from a quality perspective, driving corrective action where required
Lead casting type commissions and alloy trials on quality and metallurgical aspects

Metallurgy & Standards

Ensure the metallurgical conformity of alloys used in production, escalating to the Group Metallurgist as needed
Lead regulatory and technical watch on applicable industrial standards (EN, ISO, ASTM, etc.) and ensure site compliance
Support group metallurgist for metals R&D initiatives
Ensure operators and inspectors are trained in control techniques and measurement equipment

People Management

Manage, develop, and motivate the Quality department
Set individual and team objectives, monitor performance, and identify training and development needs
Recruit, onboard, and build capability within the quality team
Foster a strong quality culture across the site, including production and support functions

Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement

Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and improvement meetings across the site
Promote safe working practices and good housekeeping standards at all times

PROFILE REQUIRED

Qualifications & Experience

Degree (or equivalent) in a technical or industrial field (foundry, metallurgy, quality, or mechanical engineering)
Significant experience in an industrial environment, ideally in foundry or casting, including experience at supervisory or managerial level
Proven experience managing a team, including managing other managers/supervisors, is required
Experience leading customer and certification body audits is advantageous

Technical Skills

Knowledge of foundry processes (moulding, core-making, fettling, heat treatment, etc.)
Proficiency in quality control methods (dimensional, visual, NDT: dye penetrant, radiography, etc.)
Solid knowledge of metallurgy and quality defects associated with cast alloys
Strong command of problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, PDCA, etc.)
Strong familiarity with quality standards and management systems (ISO 9001, EN, ASTM)
Ability to define, monitor, and act on performance indicators (quality, safety, productivity, cost)
Comfortable with budget management and reporting to senior/Group stakeholders

Personal Qualities

Strong leadership and the ability to set a positive example across the site
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills at all levels of the organisation
Organised, rigorous, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
Proactive, solution-focused, and detail-oriented

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
Profit sharing

Work Location: In person

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