Deputy Quality Lead

Deputy Quality Lead - Greenwich - up to GBP62,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Help Us Build a Culture of Quality and Belonging
We're looking for a Deputy Quality Leader who is not only passionate about quality but also about people. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll mentor and support a diverse team, helping them grow while embedding a "Right First Time", prevention-first culture across our operations.

Reporting to the Site Quality Manager, you'll act as the quality representative for production, ensuring non-conformances are managed effectively, corrective actions are embedded, and deeper root cause practices become second nature. Just as importantly, you'll be a role model for collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning, helping every team member feel empowered to contribute.

Why Join our client?
* Competitive salary, benefits package, and performance bonus.
* A supportive and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued.
* Hybrid working (Friday WFH) and flexibility where possible.
* Opportunity to shape the quality culture of a business on an exciting transformation journey.
* Visible impact - your leadership will directly improve how our people work, learn, and deliver.

What You'll Do
Lead and support day-to-day quality operations, stepping in where junior QEs need guidance.
Take ownership of non-conformance control, corrective actions, and RCA investigations (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys, FMEA).
Mentor and develop QEs, QCs, and Support Specialists, ensuring everyone has the confidence and skills to succeed.
Work in partnership with production, design, supply chain, and project teams to embed quality at the heart of operations.
Support external and internal audits, ensuring actions are resolved quickly and positively.
Contribute to next-generation product readiness through proactive risk planning.
Foster an environment where curiosity, inclusivity, and prevention-first thinking thrive.

About You
Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with solid experience in quality leadership roles.
Strong technical knowledge of quality tools and systems (ISO9001 Lead Auditor; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt desirable).
A natural coach and mentor, with proven experience supporting and developing junior staff.
Background in highly regulated, zero-error industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Pharma, or Food etc.
A collaborative, inquisitive problem-solver - focused on why issues occur, not just how to fix them.
Ideally a current or former Quality Manager looking to make a real impact in a deputy leadership role.

What now x2026;
If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV!