From the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth, to surging shorelines and anywhere in-between, we make the impossible possible through our continuous passion for innovation.

Our people design, engineer and manufacture technologies that are enabling our customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect and communicate in the toughest environment on earth: Our oceans. We’ve been actively developing the technology to make the oceans accessible for over 50 years and we’re only just getting started… At Sonardyne, we value different ways of thinking. Whether you think in code, patterns, systems, or steps, your unique perspective is important to us.

The Quality Department plays a vital role in ensuring Sonardyne delivers reliable, compliant, and customer-focused products and services. By maintaining robust quality management systems and enabling continuous improvement, the team supports the business in achieving high standards of operational performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

We are looking for an experienced Quality & Process Manager to lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality and process management systems across Sonardyne’s global operations. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring ISO 9001 compliance, driving risk-based thinking and continuous improvement, and providing strong, visible quality leadership across the business.

If you join, you will be responsible for:

Quality Management & Certification

• Lead and maintain ISO 9001 compliance across all global Sonardyne sites

• Drive proactive quality management using best-practice methodologies such as APQP

• Ensure quality systems support product excellence, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction

Process Management

• Support the development and rollout of process management across all departments

• Own and develop the Promapp process management system and Process Documentation Centre (PDC)

• Deliver training and reporting on process performance and effectiveness

Data, KPIs & Analytics

• Provide quality and process analytics to support informed decision-making

• Own and maintain Quality Department KPIs, driving improvement initiatives based on performance trends

Quality Incident & Risk Management

• Act as an escalation point for quality incidents across engineering, production, projects, and customer service

• Ensure structured problem-solving approaches (e.g. 8D, DMAIC) are consistently applied

Customer & Contract Quality

• Drive improvements in customer satisfaction through effective complaint resolution and reporting

• Provide specialist quality input for customer audits, contract requirements, and pre-qualification questionnaires

• Act as the primary interface with customer quality representatives

• Support the development of quality plans for specific projects and contracts

Audits & Compliance

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver the internal audit programme

• Conduct internal system audits and report findings with clear improvement recommendations

• Interface with external and customer auditors as required

Continuous Improvement & Communication

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the business

• Deliver coaching and training on quality tools and techniques

• Maintain and develop quality-related intranet content to support visibility and engagement

Leadership

• Lead and develop quality team members

• Deputise for the Quality Manager when required

Ideally :

You are a confident and influential quality professional with a strong track record in engineering or manufacturing environments. You are comfortable challenging constructively, influencing across functions, and leading change in complex organisations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a quality role within engineering, manufacturing, marine, or defence sectors

• Proven experience driving continuous improvement and structured problem solving

• Working knowledge of IT-based Quality Management Systems (e.g. Promapp, QPulse, MasterControl)

• Strong understanding and practical application of APQP

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience

• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)

It would be a bonus if you had:

• Experience with complex electro-mechanical manufacturing

• Practical application of quality improvement tools and EFQM

• Experience developing or supporting quality software tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred)

• Membership of CQI or ASQ

What We Offer

• A key leadership role with real influence across a global engineering organisation

• The opportunity to drive meaningful quality and process improvements

• A collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence