Quality Manager (m/f/d)

Fastenal Europe, Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial and construction supplies is seeking a Full-Time Quality Manager. This role involves overseeing product quality and quality management systems, leading a team of inspectors, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management and a strong educational background in relevant engineering fields, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Internal promotions

Qualifications

• 5+ years manufacturing, quality, or industrial experience.
• 5+ years maintaining a documented quality management system.
• Current full valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems.
• Lead a team of technical quality inspectors.
• Monitor product conformance and implement improvements.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Motivation

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OVERVIEW

Working as Full-Time Quality Manager, you will be responsible for product quality, quality management systems, and production support. You will be working directly with the production and sales teams and will oversee all aspects of quality within the production facility. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the current ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems. Additionally, you will lead a team of technical quality inspectors ensuring compliance with specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintaining and improving the quality management system to ISO 9001 and AS9100 registration
• Monitoring product conformance and implementing improvement initiatives
• Assisting with corrective actions
• Providing technical support to the sales and production teams
• Working with customers & suppliers as needed
• Handling non-conformances and customer complaints
• Lead a team of technical quality inspectors

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

• Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
• Possess at least 5 years of manufacturing, quality, engineering or industrial work experience
• Possess at least 5 years of experience maintaining a documented quality management system
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Exhibit excellent safety and attendance records
• Highly motivated and self directed with the ability to motivate others
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Willingness to travel on occasion
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Lift 25 lbs, stand for extended periods of time and walk significant distances

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related to Quality or Industrial Engineering
• Experience with aerospace components manufacturing and quality requirements
• Prior work experience in testing and inspecting mechanical components
• Previous experience with SPC and an understanding of PPAPs and FAIs

ABOUT FASTENAL

Since 1967, Fastenal has evolved from a single branch to a Fortune 500 distributor of industrial and construction supplies, with around 3,200 locations offering tailored inventory and personal service. Our global expansion is rooted in a belief in people’s potential, fostering an entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees to drive their own success and advance within the company. As a financially solid growth company, we prioritize training, internal promotions, and creating opportunities for our team.