Quality Systems Manager

Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA); England; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to lead the development of their Quality Management System. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, managing internal audits, and improving process efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100, as well as strong collaboration and communication skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary of up to £60k, alongside generous benefits.

Benefits

Work life balance

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days' annual leave

Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual

Half day Fridays

Private medical health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Group Pension Plan with up to 7% contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Centre

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality management systems in compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Proven track record in internal auditing and quality assurance.
• Ability to drive process efficiency and enhance user-friendliness of management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System and ensure compliance.
• Plan and oversee quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Manage internal audits and liaise with audit teams.

Skills

Relevant QMS Knowledge – ISO 9001 / AS9100

Internal Auditing

Value stream and process mapping

Strong Collaboration skills

Cross-functional team Leadership ability

Excellent Written and oral communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. Lead Quality Systems Management across SEA through the ownership and development of our BMS and the design and implementation of an internal audit programme.

Quality Systems Manager will be based at either our Beckington, Bristol or Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working.

The salary for this role is up to £60k, depending on experience.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and maintain the company's Quality Management System (known as our BMS) in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other applicable standards.
• Plan, implement, and oversee the quality assurance policies and procedures of the organisation, identifying opportunities for improvement and aligning with our CI programme.
• Work with functional leaders to develop and optimise process definition driving efficiency and a 'user-friendly' BMS.
• Host and lead external and customer audits.
• Manage the internal Quality audit schedule ensuring compliance to company and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with the cross-functional audit team to ensure they maintain SQEP and support the audit programme.

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we're always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

• Work life balance
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
• Family & wellbeing: Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program, All Staff Bonus, Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution, Cycle to work scheme, Wellbeing Centre, Sports & Social activities, Employee Discounts portal – online and in-store discounts, travel savings, Life assurance policy, Publication and recruitment bonus rewards, Development opportunities including LinkedIn learning
• Facilities & resources: Electric vehicle charging points at all sites, Private seated lunch areas, Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages, Onsite showers and toiletries provision, Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Relevant QMS Knowledge – ISO 9001 / AS9100
• Internal Auditing
• Value stream and process mapping
• Strong Collaboration skills
• Cross-functional team Leadership ability
• Excellent Written and oral communication skills

Join us and be part of something smaller – with 500 people in the UK and Canada – doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you'd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed).