Quality Assurance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to enhance quality processes within their manufacturing environment. This role involves driving continuous improvement, conducting internal audits, and managing quality issues through effective root cause analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a Six Sigma certification, ensuring high standards of quality assurance are met. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to enhancing efficiency and productivity across the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, mechanical, or electronics environments.
• Proficient in quality analysis tools and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in quality assurance across the organization and supply base.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Time management

Continuous improvement culture

Root cause analysis

Education

Green or Black belt Six Sigma certification

Tools

Quality analysis tools (8D, 5 Why)

Quality management tools

Process mapping

Job description

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Manager from a manufacturing, engineering, mechanical, or electronics environment.

1. Drive improvements in all aspects of quality assurance through the organisation & supply base.
2. Champion and foster a continuous improvement culture via internal auditing working with process leaders to identify tools increasing efficiency & productivity.
3. Monitor and report on production and in service quality issues both internally and externally.
4. Root cause analysis of quality issues and lead the corrective and preventative action process with suppliers.
5. Management of our ECR (Engineering Change Request) procedure.
6. Experience with process mapping and quality management tools.
7. Green or Black belt Six Sigma certified.
8. Experience of electromechanical assembly, mechanical, electrical, and software systems, and manual assembly processes.
9. Able to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
10. Proficient in quality analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Why, lean manufacturing.
11. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to facilitate problem solving with production staff and suppliers.
12. 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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