Quality Manager

Job Description

Quality Manager\n

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join a growing team within a well-established UK manufacturing business with a global customer base.

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The Quality Manager will lead a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians, ensuring products and processes consistently meet regulatory, industry and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities\n

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  Lead, manage and develop the Quality Engineering and Quality Technician teams.

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  Drive a strong culture of continuous improvement, problem solving and prevention.

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  Manage internal quality systems, audits and ISO 9001 compliance.

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  Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventative actions using tools such as 8D and Practical Problem Solving.

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  Monitor and improve quality KPIs and performance.

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  Manage calibration, inspection and measurement systems.

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  Develop and manage supplier quality assurance, audits and improvement programmes.

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  Support APQP, PPAP and new product introductions.

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  Ensure supplier and customer quality issues are effectively contained and prevented from recurring.

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  Work closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and other key stakeholders to improve product and process quality.

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Experience & Qualifications\n

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  Quality Management, Engineering or equivalent technical qualification at Level 4 or above.

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  Proven leadership experience within a quality function in Automotive, Aerospace, Engineering or a similar manufacturing environment.

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  Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement techniques.

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  Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC and root cause analysis.

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  Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.

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  Understanding of MRP/manufacturing systems would be advantageous.

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The Ideal Candidate\n

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  Strong leadership and people-management skills.

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  Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

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  Organised, proactive and able to work effectively under pressure.

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  Data-driven with a strong focus on quality, prevention and continuous improvement.

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Hours & Benefits\n

40 hours per week: Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-13:30.

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Benefits include 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, 5% contributory pension, annual bonus, healthcare scheme, death-in-service insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme and employee referral scheme.