Quality Assurance Manager

Glen Callum Associates; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to enhance quality processes and drive improvements across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, Six Sigma certification, and experience in managing quality assurance within engineering environments. This role involves internal audits, collaboration with suppliers, and the effective interpretation of technical specifications. Join a dynamic team working towards continuous improvement in a key position.

Qualifications

• Experienced Quality Assurance Manager from a manufacturing, engineering, mechanical or electronics environment.
• Experience with process mapping and quality management tools.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in quality assurance across the organisation.
• Lead root cause analysis of quality issues and corrective action process.
• Monitor and report on quality issues internally and externally.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Green or Black belt Six Sigma certified

Tools

Quality analysis tools

Lean manufacturing

ECR (Engineering Change Request)

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• Our ideal candidate will be an experienced Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Manager from a manufacturing , engineering, mechanical or electronics environment.
• Drive improvements in all aspects of quality assurance through the organisation & supply base.
• Champion and foster a continuous improvement culture via internal auditing working with process leaders to identify tools increasing efficiency & productivity.
• Monitor and report on production and in service quality issues both internally and externally.
• Root cause analysis of quality issues and lead the corrective and preventative action process with suppliers.
• Management of our ECR ( Engineering Change Request ) procedure.
• Experience with process mapping and quality management tools.
• Green or Black belt Six Sigma certified .
• Experience of electromechanical assembly, mechanical , electrical and software systems , and manual assembly processes.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings , BOMs and technical specifications .
• Proficient in quality analysis tools such as 8D , 5 Why , lean manufacturing .
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to facilitate problem solving with production staff and suppliers.
• Strong communicator organised with good time management.

To apply for the Quality Assurance Manager job please forward your CV to Robert Cox, Senior Recruiter at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Robert on 07398 204832 for a conversation about the job.

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