Description
Who are we looking for? A people-focused leader who enjoys developing teams, building relationships and working collaboratively to deliver operational excellence. Experienced, with plenty of energy and enthusiasm in using lean techniquesto make things better in an engineering environment. Someone who can drive standards, influence teams and create a culture where quality is embedded in everything we do. Someone who combines strategic thinking with practical action and the drive to succeed,balancing compliance requirements with continuous improvement and business performance.
Who will you work with?
You'll lead our Quality team while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Technical, Supply Chain and Senior Leadership teams. Together, you'll ensure our products consistently meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. This role provides the opportunity to make a significant impact across the business unit, influencing quality performance, customer satisfaction and long-term operational success.
Job Title | Quality Manager
Location | Head Office – Banbridge
Hours | Mon – Thur 08:00 – 17:00 Fri – 08:00 – 15:00
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Business Unit Manager
What You'll be Doing
The role involves leading and developing the quality function across the business unit, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership and effective decision-making to ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory and business requirements. It requires using data and performance insights to identify trends, strengthen quality controls and preventative actions, and drive continual improvement through lean techniques and effective resource allocation. The position also focuses on coaching, mentoring and developing quality professionals to build capability, while working closely with customers, suppliers and third-party inspectors to support audits, maintain compliance with quality standards and management systems, and deliver successful outcomes. In partnership with leadership teams, the role will support business growth while maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational excellence.### About Alternative Heat
With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.
Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.
We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.