Quality Manager

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Wimborne is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality management systems. The role includes developing assurance strategies, leading teams to meet standards, and addressing non-conformance trends. Ideal candidates should demonstrate expertise in planning, quality management, and problem solving. An attractive salary and benefits are offered as part of the package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Optional flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective planning techniques for operational, tactical, and strategic planning.
• Ability to create and support an environment that meets quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Support development of quality assurance strategies and processes.
• Lead development and implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

Planning

Quality Management

Collaborating

Influencing

Problem Solving

Quality Risk Management

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Job description

Career Area: Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Quality Manager

Salary: £47,600 + (depending on experience)

Location: Wimborne

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase

About Caterpillar Marine Power UK

Caterpillar Marine Power UK is part of Caterpillar Oil, Gas and Marine Division. The company designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to C7.1L Cat and Perkins marine engines and gensets.

The Opportunity

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work. That’s the Power of Everyone.

The role of Quality manager will mainly oversee the administration and continual improvement of quality management systems.

What You Will Do

• Supporting development of quality assurance strategies, processes, guidelines and control plans which assure quality and reliability of manufactured products
• Leading the development and implementation of corrective action and preventive measures to achieve quality targets
• Investigating and addressing trends with internal and external non-conformance
• Leading, managing and developing multiple teams, team leaders, quality specialists and inspectors to assure that quality standards are met
• Developing and reviewing reports to review with quality assurance, production, management, and engineering personnel to solve quality issues

Additional Info

• Travel may be required (up to 5%) to support ongoing work activities
• This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office

What You Have:

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Quality Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for Quality Risk Management; ability to implement the quality assurance process of assessment, control, communication, and review of risks to the quality of products.

Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences.

Please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply