Quality Manager

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Berkshire is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee and enhance the quality processes at their site. This role involves managing a small team and ensuring compliance with ISO standards while fostering continuous improvement and supporting operations. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in Quality Assurance/Management in engineering manufacturing, especially with electronics or mechanical products.

Qualifications

• Experience of Quality Assurance/Management within Engineering product manufacturing.
• Audit trained in latest ISO standards preferred.
• Experienced in ISO9001/AS9100/ISO14001/ISO45001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Quality aspects of the site.
• Manage and coach the Quality department members.
• Ensure compliance through audits and inspections.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ISO management systems

Lean/Six Sigma principles

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Overview

Position: Quality Manager

Location: Berkshire

Salary: £50-60K

Due to high performance over recent years, our client is seeking to expand their existing team. Candidates can expect a varied and interesting role where they can make a real difference, to help deliver on a unique product range.

Responsibilities

As Quality Manager you will bring a fresh perspective and lead all Quality aspects of the site. You will build on our current success and processes, leading a small team including QA Engineer and QA Inspectors, while working with our Operations and wider Management Team to give our customers the best possible experience.

What you\'ll be involved in:

• Work with the Operations and senior management team to drive product quality processes and adherence, promoting a best in class mindset across all departments within the business.
• Lead, manage and coach the other members of the Quality department to ensure key business requirements are prioritised and achieved on time.
• Develop and provide training and support to operational teams to ensure product quality standards are maintained and repeatable processes are followed by creating awareness and engagement.
• Working with customers to ensure any quality related matters and queries are addressed and managed in a professional and timely manner to ensure contract adherence
• Supporting customer visits to site where required, supporting their needs
• Lead and manage Quality audits and inspections to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement. Ensure findings arising from these audits are closed out in a timely manner.
• Review current quality and NCR processes to ensure these are currently fit for purpose and develop new business processes and training materials for any newly develop changes
• Lead on NCR investigations, ensuring processes are being followed and reviews are being closed out to enable any lessons learned are integrated into any process changes needed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation.
• Review, develop and maintain a Quality Management system to comply with ISO9001 & AS9100 standards.
• Assist the Purchasing department with supplier management, including auditing, performance monitoring, re-evaluation and continuous improvements.
• Develop and maintain an E,H&S Management system to comply with ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.

Qualifications

What we\'re looking for in you:

• Experience of Quality Assurance/Management within and Engineering product manufacturing business, ideally with Electronics or Mechanical products
• Ideally be Audit trained in latest ISO standards would be of benefit
• Experienced in the implementation, development and maintenance of ISO9001/AS9100/ISO14001/ISO45001 management systems.
• Experienced of investigations using tools and processes such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, LEAN, process approach, 5S, etc.
• Experience of APQP, PFMEA & SPC is advantageous.
• Experience in Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Experience and skills to enable effective communication with internal teams and customers, with the ability to influence and drive decisions & outcomes.

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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