Quality Manager

Nicholas Associates; Annesley Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Annesley Woodhouse is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality systems and manage a team. Responsibilities include maintaining certifications, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates have experience in implementing quality systems within aerospace or similar industries. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

33 days holiday

7.5% pension

x4 salary death in service

Qualifications

• Experience in precision engineering environment - aerospace/machining/fabrication or similar.
• Competent in driving quality throughout a large business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain approvals and certifications including AS9100, ISO9001.
• Ensure strong internal audit schedule is in place.
• Manage the quality team members.
• Implement quality controls during manufacturing process.
• Resolve customer complaints effectively.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Implementing quality systems

Lean/problem-solving techniques

Knowledge of 6 Sigma process

Job description

The Basics

Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7:30am-4:30pm and Fridays 7:30am-2pm
Contracted hours: 40 per week
Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service.

Overview

Working within modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities the quality manager will be working for a precision engineering business that manufactures components and fabrications for the aerospace, nuclear and defence industry.

Brief Overview of Duties

• To maintain approvals and certifications including AS9100, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, NADCAP (NDT), R-R SABRE, R-R GS3001.
• Ensure a strong internal audit schedule is in place and adhered to. Make sure audits are conducted in line with best practices and any non-conformance is closed out in a timely manner.
• Ensure all external audits are organised and conducted effectively.
• Manage the quality team members.
• Ensure the Quality Management System is kept under continuous review and that all opportunities for improvement are reviewed and implemented where required.
• Ensure robust quality controls are implemented and followed at all points during the manufacturing process and that they are aligned to our customers' and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate recording and resolution of any customer complaints as they arise.
• Employ robust quality tools to investigate, correct and prevent non-conformance.

Ideal Candidate / Quality Manager

May have some of the following; however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• A strong background at implementing quality systems within a precision engineering environment - aerospace/machining/fabrication or similar.
• Experienced in Lean/problem solving techniques (8D), Kaizen.
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma process beneficial.
• Competent/capable of driving quality throughout a large business and manufacturer.

Commutable from

Heanor, Ripley, Alfreton, Hucknall and Surrounding areas.

Application Urgency

If you are interested in the Quality Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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