Head of Quality

TT Electronics plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Discounted Gym membership

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

TT Electronics plc in Bedlington is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Management System for electronics components manufacturing. The role includes developing quality objectives and ensuring compliance with AS9100.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronics manufacturing and a strong background in quality management. We offer benefits like enhanced pension contributions and a supportive work environment focused on wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a quality management role, ideally in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong record of results achieved from a continuous improvement approach.
• High level of knowledge of AS9100, QS 9000, ISO 9000, TS16949.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Quality objectives aligned with company goals.
• Lead and mentor the Quality function, fostering a high-performing work environment.
• Conduct internal ISO and Supplier Quality audits.

Skills

Continuous Improvement skills such as FMEA

Six Sigma Blackbelt

Knowledge of AS9100

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Lean Expert Certification

Job description

Role Overview And Responsibilities

The Quality Manager is a senior leadership role within the TT Electronics Bedlington management team, and is accountable & responsible for all aspects of the company's Quality Management System. The position is based full time at the Bedlington facility, a flagship manufacturing site within the TT Power Division & TT Components Division, manufacturing electronics components and microelectronic assemblies within ISO class 6 & class 7 clean room environments.

The postholder will be responsible for the continual development of a Quality Management System which, at a minimum, meets the requirements of AS9100, to ensure our customers receive products that consistently meet necessary standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Quality objectives including quality improvement strategies, which are aligned with company goals, AS9100 certification & regulatory compliance.
• Chair Management Reviews to ensure the continuing suitability and effectiveness of the Quality Management System and to assess any improvement opportunities for the Quality team.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the Quality function, fostering a positive and high‑performing work environment.
• Manage all regulatory compliance including but not limited to ROHS, REACH, CMRT, EMRT.
• Monitor regulatory changes and issue compliance updates internally and externally, as required.
• Monitor Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), customer complaints, and other Quality indicators and drive projects to prevent & eliminate recurring issues as well as address special events to drive an overall improvement.
• Implement effective process and product control strategies such as PFMEA, control plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Production Part Approval Process, Layered Process Audits and Finished Goods audits, where necessary.
• Develop and implement ISO procedures to improve flexibility, compliance, standardisation and overall effectiveness.
• Perform Internal ISO and Supplier Quality audits and support customer audits as necessary to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification requirements.
• Lead and train others to develop effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing concepts in response to customer concerns, COPQ data or regular product audit results.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Extensive experience in a quality management role, ideally within electronics manufacturing and within an ISO class 7 clean room environment.
• Previously held a senior position within a high‑mix / low to medium‑volume manufacturing environment.
• A proven record of results achieved from a continuous improvement approach, ideally within electronic component / system manufacturing.
• A bachelor's degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering) or equivalent technical degree.
• Six Sigma Blackbelt and/or Lean Expert Certification.
• Several years of technical experience ideally in electronics manufacturing with Aerospace and Defence and Automotive customers.
• A high level of knowledge of the requirements of AS9100, QS 9000, ISO 9000, TS16949.
• Continuous Improvement skills such as FMEA, SPC, 8D, MSA.

What We Offer You

• Enhanced pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme
• Site incentive plan
• Discounted online and high‑street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted RAC membership
• Discounted Gym membership
• 5 weeks (in hours) annual leave plus bank holidays
• A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

TT Electronics does not accept any unsolicited CVs from third parties. Any CVs submitted by a third party for this or any other position will not be subject to any recruitment fees if hired.