Quality & Technical Manager

Staffline Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality & Technical Manager to oversee quality assurance processes in a dynamic engineering environment. This role involves managing the Inspection/Laboratory function, ensuring compliance with national and international quality management systems, and leading audits to maintain high standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a senior quality role within engineering sectors such as aerospace or automotive, and will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to excellence in quality management and drive operational success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Quality position in engineering (aerospace/automotive/defence).
• Understanding of EN9100 and NADCAP requirements is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality systems and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead audits and manage non-conforming products and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Inspection and Certification

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Technical Knowledge in Metallurgy

Education

HNC level qualification

Lead Auditor certification

Tools

NADCAP standards

IATF16949

AS9100

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality & Technical Manager to join a market leading engineering company based in Derby.

We are looking to recruit a Quality & Technical Manager who has the delegated organisational freedom to maintain, facilitate and resolve all matters pertaining to quality at their site.

Main responsibilities:

• The local management representative has the organisational freedom to resolve all matters pertaining to quality
• To ensure the sites manage and maintain necessary systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Manage the Inspection / Laboratory function including, sub-contract orders and final inspection and certification / documentation on site
• Review and maintain the control of customer & international standards/specifications and drawings as required
• Manage Equipment Calibration, Systems Checks & Health Checks
• Manage and lead site Pyrometry AMS2750, TUS, SAT, Leak Checks etc. and other functional tests in line with process matrix / customer requirements
• Manage the control of Goods In-Out Area including Inspection
• Manage the Contract Review Process
• Create or Approve Technical Data Cards and Similar documentation
• Approve Technical Data Cards and Similar / related documentation for second / third parties where needed and authorised
• Participate in NPI team activity as required
• Perform plant equipment Quality Clearance after any major repair
• Manage Non-conforming product, customer complaints and the corrective action process
• Manage and control any suspect counterfeit product sensitively and safely
• Facilitate / participate effective team RCCA and Continuous Improvement / Kaizen Initiatives
• Perform self-assessments for NADCAP and preparation for external audits
• Provide technical knowledge / best metallurgical practices for all on site processes and/or materials
• Train / evaluate staff for technical task competence in all inspection and departmental activities
• Perform practical annual evaluations and certification for site hardness testing where required
• Implement, manage, facilitate and control all UK QMS/EMS procedures on site
• Manage document retention and storage in line with customer requirements
• Perform internal management system audits as per UK plan
• Perform supplier audits / visit where necessary in regard to new key suppliers / complaints
• Control, Manage and maintain the sites Approved Supplier List and conduct supplier performance
• Take the responsible lead participation on all second and third party QMS and/or Technical audits
• Participate / Facilitate pFMEA’s and related APQP risk tools where required
• Provide monthly / periodic reports as required
• Maintain and encourage a ’No Surprises’ culture & Reporting out of site
• Maintain KPI and review and self-assess Key Process PEAR’s
• Respond promptly and satisfy customers with quality / technical correspondence or participation e.g. self-declared score cards, questionnaires, meetings and calls

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• Previous experience in a Senior Quality position within engineering (aerospace/automotive/defence/medical ideally)
• Good level of understanding of National, International and Aerospace Quality Management Systems EN9100 including NADCAP requirements.
• Good level of understanding of management systems IATF16949 / CQI-9 and medical MedAccred desired.
• Expert Knowledge of Heat Treatment in accordance with the sites processes is desirable
• Formal relevant qualification to HNC level or above is preferred, but relevant demonstrated experience and competence of knowledge/experience may be considered a suitable equivalent.
• Lead Qualified Auditor for the current standards AS9100, IATF16949, ISO9001 ISO14001 preferred, Internal Auditor certification externally certified is desirable