Quality Manager

TN United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Manager, where you will play a key role in implementing quality strategies and promoting excellence across the organization. This position involves leading a team, establishing quality processes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the quality function. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, making it an exciting place to advance your career.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Private healthcare

Training access to online courses

Referral incentives

Bonus scheme for management level

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics, avionic, automotive, defense, or space industries.
• Knowledge of advanced quality tools and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a quality culture aligned with the overall strategy.
• Manage and develop a team of Quality Engineers.

Skills

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Risk Management

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Coaching and Development

Tools

APQP

ISO 9001

AS9100

Job description

Job Title: Quality Manager

As a Quality Manager, you'll deploy the quality strategy within your assigned line of business and coordinate activities to meet project, product, and service quality standards. You'll collaborate with various teams to ensure consistent quality that meets both external and internal requirements. Your role is pivotal in promoting a culture of quality and excellence throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development and promotion of a Quality culture aligned with the overall Quality Strategy.
2. Establish quality-process links with customers, ensuring compliance and integration across the business.
3. Support stakeholders in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
4. Implement advanced quality techniques focused on risk management and prevention.
5. Encourage reflection on enhancing the role of quality considering customer value, digitalization, new technologies, and sustainability.
6. Manage, coach, and develop a team of Quality Engineers to embed quality and deliver outputs throughout the project lifecycle.
7. Oversee activities like development of Project Assurance Plans, non-conformance management, root cause analysis, auditing, and risk management.
8. Maintain performance KPIs for informed decision-making.
9. Represent the Quality Function in meetings at sector, program, and senior levels.
10. Deliver assessment plans to support program risk management and opportunity realization.
11. Possess experience in electronics, avionic, automotive, defense, space, or similar industries.
12. Have knowledge of advanced quality tools, lifecycle management, and APQP.
13. Proficient in root cause analysis tools such as 8D and DMAIC.
14. Understand AS9100 / ISO 9001 standards and experience in related audits.
15. Be a strategic thinker with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
16. Experience in coaching, developing teams, and managing project plans.
17. Possess good analytical skills, attention to detail, and IT proficiency.
18. Willingness and ability to travel as required.
19. Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is a plus.

Security Clearance:

Details to be provided as per organizational requirements.

Life at Leonardo:

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for growth and development are abundant, with benefits including:

• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid options available, with part-time opportunities.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and various network groups.
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Flexible Benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and a £500 annual allowance for lifestyle options.
• Training: Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.
• Bonus Scheme: Available for employees at management level and below.