Quality Manager

Trimex bvba; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic aerospace company in Northampton seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Manufacturing Quality team, ensuring product standards and driving continual improvements. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with quality assurance tools, AS9100 knowledge, and leadership skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and training opportunities. Join our client in shaping the future of aircraft seating.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, AS9145, and Part 21G.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a Quality team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Manufacturing Quality team to achieve business performance.
• Establish quality assurance and control processes.
• Drive continual improvement activities to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Quality assurance tools

Lean manufacturing techniques

8D problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Approved auditor qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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• Manage the Manufacturing Quality team to achieve business performance and annual objectives, providing specialist expertise in the application and deployment of Quality tools.
• Act as the Quality representative for operational tiered reviews and escalation reviews.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance and control processes to ensure product standards are consistently achieved across suppliers and manufacturing operations, leading to Right First Time production and customer satisfaction.
• Manage and control non-conforming material through the Material Review Board, Return to Vendor and in-house problem solving, reducing scrap and rework costs, improving FPY, and reducing customer complaints.
• Build positive relationships with Airframe manufacturers, Airlines, and suppliers as the main point of contact for product Quality.
• Lead quality aspects of Supplier selection and management, performance scorecard, and drive supplier quality improvement, maintaining supplier controls and driving corrective actions.
• Develop the Quality team skills, bench strength, and successor pipeline.
• Drive continual improvement activities to enhance quality, cost, delivery, and operational performance, actively promoting a Quality culture.
• Develop and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing quality processes, methods, and practices aligned with the Business Management System.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Manufacturing Quality team to achieve business performance and annual objectives, providing specialist expertise in the application and deployment of Quality tools.
• Act as the Quality representative for operational tiered reviews and escalation reviews.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance and control processes to ensure product standards are consistently achieved across suppliers and manufacturing operations, leading to Right First Time production and customer satisfaction.
• Manage and control non-conforming material through the Material Review Board, Return to Vendor and in-house problem solving, reducing scrap and rework costs, improving FPY, and reducing customer complaints.
• Build positive relationships with Airframe manufacturers, Airlines, and suppliers as the main point of contact for product Quality.
• Lead quality aspects of Supplier selection and management, performance scorecard, and drive supplier quality improvement, maintaining supplier controls and driving corrective actions.
• Develop the Quality team skills, bench strength, and successor pipeline.
• Drive continual improvement activities to enhance quality, cost, delivery, and operational performance, actively promoting a Quality culture.
• Develop and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing quality processes, methods, and practices aligned with the Business Management System.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, AS9145, and Part 21G. Approved auditor qualifications are an advantage.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and control tools and techniques, with experience in Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Hands-on experience with 8D problem solving methodology and supporting tools and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and mentor a Quality team towards achieving organisational growth goals.
• Strong customer focus and commercial acumen, organised and results-driven with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Highly diligent, enthusiastic, and driven, with an outstanding work ethic and a proactive approach.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands under pressure.
• Highly adaptable and capable of making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Experience with various manufacturing methods and techniques, including surface treatments, and the ability to verify in accordance with Engineering data and cosmetic standards.
  
  

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts
• Training opportunities
• 37.5 hours per week with a 1 pm finish on Fridays
  
  

If you are an experienced Quality Manager looking to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking aerospace company, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's talented team and help shape the future of aircraft seating.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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