Quality Manager

Proactive Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Manager to develop and implement Quality policies, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in quality management within manufacturing, is familiar with ISO standards, and possesses excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance quality practices and support customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Specialist recruitment services

Opportunities to work with top companies

Focus on equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Significant quality management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Fully conversant with ISO9001:2015 with auditing experience.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Quality policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance.
• Provide specialist support for customer complaints.
• Manage risk assessments and implementation of strategies.
• Develop and deliver training related to quality practices.

Skills

Quality management experience

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Professional membership of the Chartered Quality Institute

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview of the role

1. Developing and implementing Quality policies and procedures: This includes creating documents, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring alignment with industry standards like ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
2. Conducting audits and inspections: Regularly reviewing operations to ensure compliance with established Quality standards and identifying areas for improvement.
3. Customer quality: Provide specialist support and advice for new and existing customers ensuring that customer complaints are addressed and corrective/preventive actions are effective to improve customer satisfaction.
4. Managing risk assessments: Identifying potential hazards, evaluating their potential impact, and implementing mitigation strategies.
5. Developing and delivering training: Providing related training to employees to ensure awareness and competency in quality practices.
6. Liaising with stakeholders: Communicating with internal teams, external regulatory bodies, and clients.
7. Monitoring and reporting on performance: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and generating reports to SLT group to demonstrate progress and identify areas for improvement.

Basic Requirements and Qualifications

• Good understanding of the demands of Contract Manufacturing; including electro-mechanical assembly, PCBA manufacturing, prototyping, test development and component sourcing.
• Significant quality management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in PFMEA, PPAP reporting to internal and external customers.
• Degree in relevant engineering discipline and/or professional membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQP, MCQP).
• Fully conversant with ISO9001:2015 and a trained/experienced auditor.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing with strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with the ability to mentor and guide others.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident IT-user including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Highly organised with self-drive and initiative.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail.

How to Apply

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on (phone number removed) or (url removed) .

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.