Job Title: Principal Quality Manager – Supplier Quality
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £80,000 plus car allowance and bonus, depending on skills and experience

• Lead the Quality team with clear direction, aligning efforts with business goals and supporting the growth of team members into future leadership roles
• Maintain compliance with internal and customer quality standards through strong governance, clear process ownership, and effective certification management
• Encourage a practical, proactive approach to quality, helping teams follow the right processes, carry out solid analysis, and manage risks early
• Work closely with suppliers and stakeholders to build reliable relationships and ensure consistent quality across the supply chain
• Oversee major investigations and drive improvement efforts, using real-world insights and lessons learned to strengthen performance across the business
• Represent the Quality function in key meetings and reviews, acting as a senior point of contact and helping shape the wider business approach to qualityYOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
• Experience in Quality Assurance within complex supply chains, ideally in aerospace, automotive, or similarly regulated industries
• Working knowledge of APQP and quality planning tools, with practical experience applying them across projects and processes
• Experience supporting change and continuous improvement initiatives; Six Sigma Black Belt certification is welcomed
• Able to interpret technical specifications, procedures, and contracts, and share key information clearly with relevant stakeholders
• Competent in leading root cause investigations, resolving issues collaboratively and focusing on long-term solutions
• Skilled in engaging stakeholders and managing quality-related risks, using KPIs to support informed decision-making at a strategic level