Quality Assurance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Sittingbourne; 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 and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in manufacturing or engineering, with expertise in quality assurance management and problem-solving. This role involves driving quality improvements, conducting root cause analysis, and managing the Engineering Change Request procedure. If you're passionate about quality and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced in quality assurance from manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in quality assurance and champion continuous improvement.
• Monitor production quality issues and lead corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Assurance Management

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Process Mapping

Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Quality Analysis Tools (8D, 5 Why)

Education

Degree in Engineering

HNC or HND in Engineering

Tools

Quality Management Tools

Lean Manufacturing

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Quality Assurance Manager, Sittingbourne

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Location: Sittingbourne

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 36d5221649e2

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Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

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The Role

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.
• Degree, HNC or HND in engineering.
• 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, organized with good time management.

To apply for the Quality Assurance Manager position, 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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