Quality Professional

The Adecco Group; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adecco Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Quality Professional to drive the development, implementation and continuous improvement of quality concepts, tools and procedures. You will operate within an agile and Lean-oriented Quality Management System to ensure risks, controls and quality requirements are embedded across processes.

Responsibilities include driving QMS improvements, promoting a quality culture, leading risk-based quality management, and delivering data-driven transparency

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Improvement, or related field.
• Proven experience in Quality Management, Engineering, or Continuous Improvement, preferably in regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and trend identification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management to influence across levels.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and proactive quality & compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and improvement of quality concepts and procedures.
• Promote a quality culture with management and teams.
• Identify and control quality risks across processes.
• Monitor and enhance customer satisfaction with data-driven improvements.
• Provide clear visibility of quality performance through dashboards.
• Utilise data and structured methods for continuous improvement.
• Ensure understanding and implementation of quality standards and legal requirements.
• Lead Lean and agile improvement activities using recognised methods.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on quality needs.
• Promote alignment across national and international quality networks.

Skills

Quality Management

Lean & Agile

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Engineering/Quality/Business Improvement

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic Quality Professional to join their division, where innovative quality management meets cutting-edge technology. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing quality performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

Position Overview

In this role, the Quality Professional will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality concepts, tools, and procedures within the business. Operating within an agile and Lean-oriented Quality Management System, this position is essential for ensuring quality requirements, risks, and controls are effectively integrated into processes and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Quality Management System Implementation: Drive the development and improvement of quality concepts and procedures to align with business needs.
• Promote Quality Culture: Collaborate with management and teams to cultivate an open and proactive quality environment.
• Risk-Based Quality Management: Guide the identification and control of quality risks throughout relevant processes.
• Customer Experience Focus: Monitor and enhance customer satisfaction, translating insights into actionable improvements.
• Data-Driven Quality Transparency: Provide clear visibility of quality performance and trends through data analysis and dashboards.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Utilise data and structured improvement methods to enhance business quality performance.
• Standards and Compliance Assurance: Ensure understanding and implementation of relevant quality standards and legal requirements.
• Lean and Agile Coaching: Lead and support Lean and agile improvement activities using recognised methods.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate effective cooperation with internal and external stakeholders to address quality requirements.
• Quality Network Coordination: Promote alignment and knowledge sharing across national and international quality networks.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• A degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Improvement, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Quality Management, Engineering, or Continuous Improvement, preferably within engineering or technically regulated sectors such as Subsea, Oil & Gas, Energy, Automotive, Aerospace, or Defence.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and trend identification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to influence across different levels of the organisation.
• A commitment to customer satisfaction and a proactive approach to quality and compliance.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge sector with a forward-thinking organisation.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to quality excellence.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for quality and continuous improvement in the Subsea sector, this could be the perfect role for you!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.