Quality Engineering Manager

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Maidstone seeks an experienced Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance processes. This hands-on role requires leading a team, maintaining quality management systems, and driving continuous improvement within a manufacturing context. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of manufacturing, technical expertise in quality processes, and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience within a certified quality management system (e.g., ISO).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in the electronics industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Department and manage team KPIs.
• Develop and maintain the quality management system.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Statistical Process Control

Education

Certified Quality Engineer qualification

Tools

Measurement System Analysis

8D Problem-solving

Job description

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A leading manufacturer looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join the team.

The Role

This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring the quality of parts produced meets all customer expectations. The position requires prompt and effective action when non-conformances are identified. Additionally, it involves maintaining up-to-date knowledge of quality system requirements and ensuring documented practices align with quality management system standards.

Duties

- Lead the Quality Department and team.

- Implement and manage team KPIs.

- Develop, maintain, and oversee the quality management system.

- Analyse root causes of internal and external quality concerns.

- Effectively communicate and reinforce the organisation’s commitment to quality improvement.

- Determine when process stability and capability studies should be conducted on existing processes. Review and analyse results, recommend process changes, and verify their effectiveness.

- Participate in the development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

- Facilitate and promote the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and corrective action.

- Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Packing teams to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

- Apply statistical techniques where appropriate.

- Conduct Measurement System Analysis using suitable tools

The Candidate

Experience working within a certified quality management system (e.g. ISO).

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.

Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Experience working with OEM suppliers.

Customer quality assurance experience.

Experience leading and managing a Quality Department.

Proficiency in 8D problem-solving disciplines.

Knowledge of Measurement Systems Analysis and Statistical Process Control.

Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Experience in the electronics industry.

Technical knowledge of Surface Mount assembly processes.

Certified Quality Engineer qualification.

Hand soldering inspection knowledge.

PCB knowledge (desirable).

IPC knowledge, preferably IPC Class 3.

The Package

The salary offered for this position is very competitive and will be discussed on the call.

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