Technical & Quality Director

The Hyde Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hyde Group is looking for a Technical & Quality Director to join their Senior Management Team in Sheffield. This pivotal role involves oversight of management, governance, and compliance to drive sustainable growth while maintaining AS9100 standards. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, strong leadership capabilities, and extensive technical knowledge in metallurgy and quality management.

Benefits

33 days holiday, including bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Company Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical and Quality disciplines.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and materials processing.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and other quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Report to the CEO and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support improvement strategies for products and equipment.
• Lead on significant technical and quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Expertise

Quality Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

BA or BSc in an appropriate subject

Job description

We have a new opportunity to join our Senior Management Team. Over the last few years, we have invested in the business and have successfully doubled our turnover. We are continuing to invest in our site and are looking to add to our established management team.

Senior Management Role

As Senior Management, you will be jointly and collectively responsible for the overall performance, strategic direction, and long-term success of the business. This includes providing effective oversight of management, contributing to the development and execution of company strategy, ensuring robust governance and compliance frameworks are in place, and helping to drive sustainable growth. Your role will require active engagement in board decision-making and collaboration with fellow board members to ensure the company achieves its goals and fulfills its obligations.

Technical & Quality Director

You will contribute to the business policies, objectives, and strategies for Technical and Quality. You will coach and develop your technical, quality, inspection, and testing teams to enable them to perform at their best. You will oversee and direct the effectiveness of the quality system to AS9100 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the CEO and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support improvement strategies for products and equipment.
• Lead on significant technical and quality issues, taking a hands-on approach to develop and communicate resolution plans.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should hold a BA or BSc in an appropriate subject and possess experience in Technical and Quality disciplines. An experienced leader with a good working knowledge of metallurgy and materials processing, ideally with expertise in open or closed die forging of nickel alloys, titanium, stainless, and carbon steels. An understanding of national and international quality standards such as AS9100, NADCAP, UKAS 17025, and others is preferred.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Company Bonus

About Us

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) is the only single-site forge offering a range of processes including open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling, and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp, and blade forging. Located in Sheffield, we manufacture high-integrity forged components for sectors including aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine, and oil & gas.