Quality Assurance Manager

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Health cash plan

On-site parking

Social events

Seasonal flu jabs

25 days holiday

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing's client, a leading engineering manufacturer, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to develop and maintain the Quality Management System, and lead interactions with customers’ quality teams and compliance authorities.

You will drive NCR/root-cause analyses, audits, supplier reviews and continuous improvement across operations, procurement and engineering. A hands-on leader with Lean expertise and Lead Auditor qualifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Senior quality experience in a highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and related standards.
• Experience with fabrication and metalwork processes.
• Experience training employees in quality and problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Quality Management System.
• Lead NCR and root-cause analysis with KPIs.
• Plan and lead internal, external and accreditation audits.
• Maintain ISO 9001 accreditation and ASME quality manual.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Logistics.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001 knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Problem-solving training

Aerospace/defence knowledge

Education

HND in STEM

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

Lead Auditor qualification

AS9100 knowledge

PED/ASME standards

Job description

Our client is a leading engineering manufacturer and is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join their growing team!

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will develop, implement and maintain the company’s Quality Management System while leading relationships with customers’ quality teams and relevant compliance authorities.

Quality Assurance Manager Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain the company’s Quality Management System
• Lead the NCR and root-cause analysis process, producing key performance metrics
• Maintain and continuously improve company quality procedures
• Plan and lead internal, external and accreditation audits
• Maintain the company’s ISO 9001 accreditation
• Support the wider Quality team with its ASME quality manual
• Work with Procurement to review existing subcontractors and audit new suppliers
• Monitor root-cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are delivered promptly
• Support Operations with operational excellence, Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Work with the QC Manager to maintain the team skills matrix and implement development plans
• Lead relationships with customers’ quality teams and compliance authorities
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Logistics and Finance
• Successfully implement quality systems and improvements across the business

Quality Assurance Manager Ideal Candidate:

• Senior quality experience within a highly regulated engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001
• Experience within fabrication and metalwork processes
• HND in a STEM subject or equivalent, with a bachelor’s degree desirable
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide wider teams
• Experience training employees in quality and problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement tools
• Practical, resilient and confident operating within a hands-on environment
• Ideally hold Lead Auditor qualifications covering ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Experience within aerospace, defence or nuclear manufacturing would be advantageous
• Knowledge of PED, ASME VIII and welding standards would be beneficial
• Experience working with AS9100 would be advantageous

Quality Assurance Manager Working Hours and Benefits:

• Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 14:00
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• On-site parking
• Social events
• Seasonal flu jabs