Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 basic + benefits Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: On-site - Some flexibility to WFH Right to work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. They cannot offer sponsorship. This is a standalone role to take responsibility for the Quality function at a c50 person electronic OEM business. Once this person is in place, they will recruit a Quality Inspector to support them. So, this role would suit an experienced Senior Quality Engineer or Quality Manager looking for a role with autonomy and the opportunity to own Quality. Are you an experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in electronic product manufacturing? Do you enjoy taking ownership of quality systems, processes, and continuous improvement? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role with real influence. A leading electronics manufacturer in Colchester is looking for a Quality Manager to join their growing team. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the company's Quality Management System, driving compliance to ISO9001, and acting as a technical point of contact for customers. This role suits someone who is confident, collaborative, and comfortable working across engineering, production, and customer teams. What You'll Be Doing

• Working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure product quality and reliability
• Leading quality activities across the manufacturing process for electronic products
• Managing, maintaining, and improving the company's QMS
• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and supporting audits
• Acting as a customer‑facing quality representative, handling queries and driving resolution
• Supporting root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives What You'll Bring
• Strong experience in electronics manufacturing
• Proven background in quality engineering at a senior or lead level
• Hands‑on experience with ISO9001 and QMS ownership
• Confident communicator with the ability to work directly with customers
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, problem‑solving tools, and quality methodologies Why Join?
• Opportunity to shape and influence quality strategy
• Work with an established manufacturer with a strong reputation
• Collaborative culture with real autonomy in your role This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, successful company and own & improve their quality functions. If you have any specific questions about this Quality Manager role, please call David on 01582 350052 or email dphilpott@versorecruitment.com