Noble Recruiting have a new opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager with our long-standing Client based in Wickford, Essex. Salary: 40,000 to 55,000 per annum DOE Position: Permanent, Full time Other information and Benefits to be disclosed at interview stage. Our Client is an industry-trusted manufacturing company supporting advanced industrial customers within the automotive, energy, EV, aerospace sectors. The role combines management of quality systems and regulatory compliance with hands-on inspection and detailed quality activities, ensuring customer, supplier, and certification requirements are met. Your responsibilities: Maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS). Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, and automotive/aerospace quality requirements. Act as the primary point of contact for internal surveillance and external certification audits, supported by a consultant. Manage customer complaints and non-conformances to closure using quality tools such as 8D methodology, maintaining the CAPA register. Manage concession requests and quality alerts, maintaining appropriate registers. Monitor and maintain internal quality KPIs. Champion continuous improvement activities across the business. Perform and manage inspection, calibration, FAIR, and PPAP activities. Work closely with suppliers and customer quality teams. Manage RoHS, REACH, and other compliance documentation. Promote and embed a strong quality cult