Quality Manager

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for an experienced Quality Manager to lead their quality assurance efforts. This pivotal role involves maintaining compliance with industry standards such as AS9100 and ISO9001, while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will oversee audits, manage quality manuals, and implement improvement initiatives using tools like FMEA and Root Cause Analysis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company, ensuring that quality remains at the forefront of operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement in einem AS9100-zertifizierten Umfeld.
• Kenntnisse der NADCAP-Anforderungen und interner Audits.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung und Aufrechterhaltung von Genehmigungen, einschließlich AS9100 und ISO9001.
• Leitung interner und externer Audits sowie kontinuierliche Verbesserungsinitiativen.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

Führungskompetenz

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Problem-Lösungsfähigkeiten

Education

5 Jahre Erfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement

Tools

FMEA

8D

Root Cause Analysis

SPC

PPAP

PFMEA

Ishikawa (Fishbone) Analysis

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Manager to lead our quality assurance function and ensure compliance with industry, customer, and regulatory standards. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring adherence to AS9100, ISO9001, and NADCAP, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee and maintain regulatory approvals, including AS9100, ISO9001, and NADCAP.
2. Manage and update Quality Manuals, Procedures, and Compliance Matrices.
3. Ensure ongoing compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
4. Lead and manage internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits.
5. Develop and maintain an effective Internal Audit Program.
6. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using tools like FMEA, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.
7. Act as the primary contact for customer quality-related issues.
8. Manage customer returns, conducting thorough investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa (Fishbone) Analysis.
9. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by overseeing PPAP, PFMEA, and DVI processes.
10. Monitor and improve supplier quality performance, maintaining the Approved Supplier List.

Minimum Requirements

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Management within an AS9100-certified environment.
2. Knowledge of NADCAP (PRI) requirements.
3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
4. Experience in internal auditing for AS9100 & ISO9001.
5. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in problem-solving tools (FMEA, 8D, SPC, PPAP, PFMEA).
6. Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection processes.
7. Knowledge of Process Mapping, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa analysis.