UK Quality Manager

Who we are: 

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. 

Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries. 

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. 

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:  

We are looking for a UK Quality Manager to join our team in Eastleigh. Reporting to the Quality Director Europe and Country CEO, you will be have multi site responsibility along with three direct reports (Site Quality Engineers). You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Country and Regional strategic direction. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, operational excellence, and a hands-on approach to driving a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Frequent travel between the three UK manufacturing facilities is required.

You will be responsible for:

• Define and deploy the UK-wide quality strategy aligned with Europe Region and Group objectives.

• Lead the development and execution of quality improvement initiatives to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), including customer claims, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and internal defect rates.

• Represent the UK in global or regional quality steering committees, sharing best practices and aligning on group standards

• Oversee the performance and consistency of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System across all three UK production facilities.

• Monitor and improve quality metrics, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented.

• Lead internal and external audits (certification bodies, customers, regulatory).

• Lead resolution of major customer quality issues, ensuring timely communication, investigation, and sustainable corrective actions.

• Provide support at early stages during tenders and contracts, ensuring that Quality requirements from customers align with the manufacturing and testing capabilities within the perimeter.

• Champion A3 improvement projects, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies to reduce variation and eliminate waste.

• Monitor and improve right-first-time yield, rework rates, and supplier quality performance.

You are the right fit if you have/are: 

• Ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).

• Extensive proven experience in manufacturing quality roles within leadership.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and quality management systems.

• Proven experience managing multi-site quality operations.

• Expertise in statistical tools, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience with customer-facing quality issues and product certifications.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

• Experience in regulated or certified product environments (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical).

• Familiarity with SAP or another ERP and QMS software platforms.

What we offer you:  

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance

• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment

• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.

• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service

• On-line Language Learning Access

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay

• Generous sick pay arrangements

• EE Mobile Discounts

• Dell Advantage discounts

• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free onsite parking

• Transition to Retirement Policy

• Vitality scheme

• Free Flu Jab

Our selection process:   

1) Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min) 

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If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply! 

Deep dive into Prysmian and check the below insightful links: 

• Prysmian | Cables, Energy & Telecom Solutions | Prysmian 

• People & Careers of the Group | Prysmian  

• What we offer | Prysmian 

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Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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