Quality Systems Manager

SEA Ltd; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to oversee the Quality Management System (BMS) and ensure compliance with applicable standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001. The role enables flexible working arrangements and includes responsibilities such as managing internal audits, implementing quality assurance policies, and facilitating process improvements. This position offers competitive compensation of up to £60k based on experience, along with various employee benefits aimed at enhancing work-life balance and personal wellbeing.

Benefits

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell options

Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program

Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution

Life assurance policy

Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with quality management systems and standards.
• Proficient in conducting internal audits for compliance.
• Strong organizational skills for managing audit schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (BMS) ensuring compliance.
• Implement quality assurance policies and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage internal audits and liaise with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Relevant QMS Knowledge – ISO9001 / 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

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

Theskills you need

• Relevant QMS Knowledge – ISO9001 / 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 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on [e-mail]