Quality Manager - 1276

React Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based near Dartford seeks a permanent Quality Manager to ensure that production quality meets customer expectations. The role includes managing a team of 7, integrating quality management processes, and requires a strong background in engineering and quality assurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 BH

Free parking

Pension

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a certified quality management system (ISO).
• Strong track record of continuous quality improvement in manufacturing.
• Experience leading and managing a Quality Department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of produced parts meets customer expectations.
• Lead a team of 7, including Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Take immediate action on non-conformances.

Skills

Process Aptitude

Communication

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering (Manufacturing or Electrical/Electronic)

Job description

The role is permanent, full time (no remote working)

Location: near Dartford, Kent

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 pa, depending on relevant experience/skill level

Hours: 37.5 hours pw, no remote working

Monday to Friday

Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 BH, free parking, pension

The role of Quality Manager is open to all candidates with electronic or mechanical manufacturing experience, including those seeking promotion to their first managerial position. Leading a team of 7 – 3 Quality Engineers and 4 Inspectors.

As Quality Manager your role is to ensure the quality of the parts produced meet all customer expectations; quickly and effectively taking action when non-conformances are found.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Technical Qualifications/experience:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, prefer Manufacturing or Electrical/Electronic
• Three-Five years experience working within a certified quality management system (e.g. ISO).
• Exceptional process aptitude (i.e. intuitive understanding of manufacturing processes)
• Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous work experience in an organization that supplied OEM’s.
• Customer quality assurance experience.
• Previous experience in leading and managing a Quality Department
• Experience and practice of 8D problem solving disciplines
• Measurement systems analysis and Statistical process control
• A strong communicator at all levels, good analytical and leadership skills

Quality Manager preferred Technical Qualifications/experience:

• Experience in the electronics industry
• Technical knowledge of Surface Mount assembly processes