Shape the Future of Quality at SMC
At SMC Group, we’ve built a reputation over more than 65 years by designing and manufacturing specialist masts, antennas and RF communication equipment trusted by some of the world’s leading organisations.
As our business continues to grow, we’re creating a brand-new Quality Manager role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality professional to shape the future of quality within our organisation.
This isn’t a role where you’ll simply maintain existing processes. We’re looking for someone who will bring fresh thinking, challenge the status quo and work alongside our leadership team to embed a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility. You’ll have the visibility, autonomy and influence to drive meaningful improvements that will have a lasting impact on our products, our people, and our customers.
Reporting to our Head of Operations, you’ll lead operational quality across the business, ensuring our products consistently meet the high standards our customers expect while driving continuous improvement throughout our manufacturing operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading quality across our manufacturing operations.
- Driving product conformity through effective inspection and quality control.
- Investigating quality issues and implementing robust corrective actions.
- Analysing quality performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Working collaboratively with Production, Design, and Purchasing to improve processes and reduce defects.
- Supporting our ISO9001 Quality Management System.
- Providing quality insight and performance reporting to the senior leadership team.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who enjoys making things better. You’ll be an experienced quality professional from a manufacturing or engineering environment, confident making decisions, solving problems, and influencing colleagues at every level of the business.
You’ll combine technical knowledge with excellent communication skills and have the credibility to challenge, coach, and support others in achieving the highest standards of quality.
Why Join SMC?
- A newly created role with a genuine opportunity to shape how quality is delivered across the business.
- Genuine visibility and influence.
- The autonomy to implement improvements and make a measurable difference.
- Join an innovative UK manufacturer suppling mission-critical products to customers around the world.
- Competitive salary, benefits and opportunities for professional development. .
If you’re looking for a role where your ideas will be valued, your expertise will influence business decisions, and your work will have a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: Due to the nature of our business, the successful candidate will be required to meet the eligibility criteria for Baseline Personnel Security Standards (BPSS) clearance. This includes having the right to work in the UK. SMC Group is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are managing this recruitment directly and respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastleigh SO53 4BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please advise of your salary expectations.
- Do you meet the eligibility criteria for Baseline Personnel Security Standard?
Experience:
- Quality Management or Senior Quality Inspection: 5 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
