Job Description

Overview:

Quality Lead - Rugby (supporting Rugby & Stourport-on-Severn sites)

Make quality your business. Literally.

This isn't just about ticking ISO boxes. It's about making sure what goes out the door is something you'd be proud to put your name on. You'll be the go-to person for all things quality across two sites, helping keep operations sharp, compliant, and customer-friendly.
You'll report to the EC UK Quality and Compliance Manager and work closely with production, operations, and suppliers. If you like solving problems, improving systems, and making things better (without making a fuss), you'll fit right in.

The Role

You'll lead quality efforts across Rugby and Stourport, making sure systems run smoothly, standards are met, and people know what good looks like. You'll supervise a small team, run audits, and help drive improvements using Lean and Six Sigma tools.


Responsibilities:
Run and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO standards Lead internal and supplier audits, and follow up with action plans Manage non-conformances and customer complaints Present quality data and performance metrics to management Support supplier qualification and material evaluations Oversee product release and compliance documentation Train quality staff and promote regulatory awareness Investigate issues using 5Why, 8D, and root cause analysis Guide digital tools for quality data and reporting Collaborate on new product quality checks and risk assessments Keep health, safety, and environmental standards in check

Qualifications:

About You / What You'll Bring

Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality Solid experience in manufacturing quality roles Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 Skilled in audits, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and EHS standards Confident with Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement Analytical, organised, and a clear communicator Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel is your friend)

Nice to Have

Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex quality issues Familiarity with digital quality systems and reporting tools

What You'll Get

A role with real impact across two key sites Supportive team and leadership Opportunities to improve systems and shape how quality is done Competitive salary and benefits Based in Rugby, with travel to Stourport as needed

If this sounds like you, apply now.
Don't have an up-to-date CV? No problem--apply with what you've got or reach out to our Talent team via LinkedIn or email gethired@morganplc.com

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1

Morgan Advanced Materials

is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.



We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.



The

Technical Ceramics

business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

Key Figures:

Revenue 1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.