Senior QA Lead – Manufacturing (Mon–Fri Day Shift)

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 8%

Mon-Fri days

Onsite gym

Subsidised canteen

25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Specialist for a modern manufacturing site in Nottingham. This hands-on role covers product inspection and release, First Articles/PPAP, calibration and QMS activities, working Monday to Friday days.

You will join an established quality team, ensuring products and documentation meet customer and industry requirements, with a bonus scheme and onsite facilities. The role requires 5+ years in quality within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within Quality in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality procedures, inspection techniques, engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience of First Article Inspection and/or PPAP documentation.
• Experience working within ISO/AS Quality Management Systems.
• Confident using standard measuring equipment and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards.
• Good communication skills across manufacturing, engineering and quality teams.
• Experience within precision manufacturing, aerospace or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure finished products, orders and associated documentation meet customer requirements prior to release
• Prepare and complete customer quality documentation including First Articles, PPAPs, certification uploads, customer forms and physical property reports
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, purchase orders and quality requirements to identify key inspection characteristics
• Support the investigation and tracking of product quality issues, using data and trends to help drive continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate quality records and electronic systems including SAP and other Quality/Manufacturing systems
• Lead and administer calibration activities, including coordinating calibration services and resolving calibration non-conformities
• Support internal QMS activities, customer audits and product substantiation reviews
• Participate in Lean and Six Sigma improvement activities and support quality training across the site

Skills

Quality management

Inspection techniques

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma awareness

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Specialist for a modern manufacturing site in Nottingham. This hands-on role covers product inspection and release, First Articles/PPAP, calibration and QMS activities, working Monday to Friday days.

You will join an established quality team, ensuring products and documentation meet customer and industry requirements, with a bonus scheme and onsite facilities. The role requires 5+ years in quality within manufacturing.