Quality Manager

Aylesbury Source: WhatJobs

£58,000–£63,000

£58,000 - £63,000 DOE | Aylesbury (HP19) | Permanent, Full-time

Contek Recruitment are representing their client, a growing and ambitious engineering manufacturer operating within a highly regulated environment.

Lead and develop the company Quality Management System (QMS)
Maintain and continually improve ISO 9001 accreditation and associated procedures
Lead internal and external audits, ensuring actions are completed effectively and on time
Take ownership of the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Produce and monitor quality metrics to identify trends, recurring issues and improvement opportunities
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Operations to improve quality performance
Review existing subcontractors and support the approval and auditing of new suppliers
Maintain high quality standards across welding, fabrication, machining and wider metalwork processes
Develop, implement and maintain quality procedures, documentation and systems
Provide training and guidance to wider teams on quality, problem-solving and improvement techniques
Promote a strong quality culture throughout the organisation
Drive LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve processes and reduce waste and non-conformances
Work alongside the wider Quality team to maintain skills matrices and development plans
Support compliance requirements within a highly regulated engineering environment
Support the ongoing development and implementation of quality systems across the business

Proven experience within a senior Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager or similar position
Strong experience within engineering, manufacturing or another highly regulated industry
Proven knowledge and practical experience of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Experience working with welding, fabrication, machining and metalwork processes
Strong understanding of NCR, root cause analysis and corrective action processes
Experience planning and leading internal and external audits
Experience using LEAN, Continuous Improvement and structured problem-solving techniques
Confident working across Engineering, Production, Procurement and Operations
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train, coach and influence wider teams
A pragmatic, hands-on approach to quality and problem solving
HND or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject is essential
Degree-level STEM qualification would be advantageous
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Auditor accreditation would be advantageous
Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear or other highly regulated industry experience would be advantageous
Knowledge of AS9100, PED, ASME VIII and welding standards would be beneficial

Ensure accreditation reviews, internal audits and external audits are planned and delivered on time
Monitor and support the timely completion of root cause investigations and corrective actions
Maintain consistently high quality standards across engineering and manufacturing operations
Identify opportunities to reduce non-conformances and improve manufacturing processesSupport Operational Excellence through LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Work with the wider Quality team to maintain competency and development plans
Ensure effective implementation and ongoing improvement of quality systems
Work with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve quality issues