Quality Manager

LER (SG) Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Hereford is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to enhance quality and safety standards across the organization. You will manage the Quality Management System compliance with ISO 13485 and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant engineering or science qualification and experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment. The role offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Hold an Engineering or Science related qualification.
• Member of CQI OR ASQ.
• Experience with ISO 13485, IATF 16949 OR AS 9100.
• Quality management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement quality vision and strategy.
• Maintain Quality Management systems.
• Manage investigation of quality issues.
• Support production with inspection criteria.

Skills

Quality management experience

Lean manufacturing

Ability to read engineering drawings

Testing and measuring equipment

IT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

HNC, HND or Beng in Engineering or Science

Job description

Safety legislation and required national standards.

Quality Manager - Job Role

• Create and implement best practice quality vision, strategy, policies and processes to aid business improvement performance.
• Ensuring a proactive culture so that customers receive our products and services to the highest standards of quality possible.
• Support the Compliance Manager to maintain the Quality Management systems for ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 and including third party external audits.
• With the support of relevant departments, maintain the Quality Management System and ensure compliance within the whole company.
• Manage the investigation of quality issues arising from IPQC, FQC, OQC, non-confirming product, field complaints and returns.
• To manage Quality Control plans using a risk management-based approach. Utilising the MRP system to record and control pass/ fail criteria
• Support production by creating inspection criteria and checking first off production items for ECNs and new product launches.
• To support the Compliance Manager with internal audits within the company. To carry out and record internal audits.
• To support the launch engineers in development of suitable work instructions during product launch.
• To carry out and record supplier audits either desk top reviews or site visits
• Use Corrective Action process for non-conformances with internal and supplier issues to drive continuous improvement
• Support production in their NCR, customer complaints and corrective action processes.
• Keep informed of developments and updates in standard and regulations applicable to Helping Hand Quality Management System
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement to enhance safety, environmental performance and quality throughout the organisation.
• Engage cross functional teams to implement best practices and innovative solutions to address quality challenges.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action process to address quality issues and prevent recurrence, ensuring accurate recording of issues and outcomes.

Quality Manager - Person Requirements

• Hold an Engineering or Science related qualification such as HNC, HND or Beng
• Member of CQI OR ASQ
• Experience with ISO 13484, IATF 16949 OR AS 9100
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications and standards
• Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvements
• Quality management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Testing and measuring of equipment
• IT literate in Word, Excel, Power Point

For more information please call Paul Gorton on (phone number removed).