Head of Quality
Core
Define, lead, and embed a robust quality strategy ensuring fire detection and alarm products meet regulatory, customer, and certification requirements.
Role type
Senior leadership Quality Head
Builds
Fire detection and alarm products for safety-critical applications
Domain
Safety-critical manufacturing (fire detection/alarm systems)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality strategy definition, ISO 9001 system ownership, regulatory compliance (EN 54, BS 5839, UKCA/CE), supplier quality assurance, audit leadership, continuous improvement, team leadership
Preferred skills
Life-safety domain experience, LPCB/UL approvals knowledge, business growth support, Lean/Six Sigma
Technologies
ISO 9001, EN 54, BS 5839, UKCA, CE, LPCB, UL
Responsibilities
Define and deliver Quality strategy aligned to business growth; Own and improve the Quality Management System; Ensure full compliance with fire safety standards; Lead supplier quality assurance and audits; Drive continuous improvement using data and KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC