Quality Manager

Nicholas Associates Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Manager in the United Kingdom. You will oversee Quality Management systems, lead a team, and ensure compliance with ISO standards. Ideal candidates have experience in Quality Assurance within manufacturing, particularly in Electronics or Mechanical products, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers the chance to foster a culture of continuous improvement and enhance product quality processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering product manufacturing, ideally Electronics or Mechanical.
• Skilled in implementing and maintaining ISO9001/AS9100/ISO14001/ISO45001 systems.
• Experience with APQP, PFMEA & SPC is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality department to ensure business requirements are achieved.
• Develop training and support to maintain product quality standards.
• Conduct Quality audits and inspections for compliance and improvements.

Skills

Quality Assurance/Management experience

Audit trained in ISO standards

Investigation skills using 8D, Root Cause Analysis

Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma principles

Effective communication skills

Job description

• Job Reference: JN -092025-63571_1759133538

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.

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:

You will be leading on reviewing, developing, maintaining and implementing the Quality Management systems and processes, ensuring compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation, and in line with company and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 07856 919293.