Job Description

Company Overview

Krempel Industries Ltd is a part of a global manufacturing enterprise that supplies high-quality composite and polymer products to various critical sectors including aerospace, defence, medical, automotive, transport, and industrial markets worldwide. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in manufacturing.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Manager to join our team in Bideford. This role is vital in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety, supporting our mission to deliver excellence across global markets. The Quality Manager will oversee quality assurance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead & develop the Quality Assurance team, building capability and resilience Facilitate daily Tier 1 Quality meetings and contribute to Tier 2 functional reviews to keep priorities aligned with the operational plan. Identify, manage, and mitigate Quality-related risks that could impact delivery performance Ensure all FAIR, ISIR and PSW activities meet customer and regulatory requirements. Act as the primary point of contact for all customer quality matters. Lead internal and customer 8D investigations, driving effective root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions. Champion Lean principles and support continuous improvement initiative across the business. Manage compliance with REACh, RoHS, Conflict Minerals and other regulatory requirements. Provide support to CI problem-solving activities as needed. Travel to customers, suppliers and group companies across the UK and Europe.

Requirements:

Proven experience in Quality Management within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong analytical capability and a structured approach to problem solving. A solid understanding of Aerospace Quality and regulatory requirements. Internal or Lead Auditor qualification in ISO9001 and/or AS9100. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work directly with customers. A proactive mindset, embracing Lead culture and continuous improvement. Experience of leadership Able to multi-task and organise Microsoft packages/SAP or similar
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person