Quality Manager

Overview;We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Manager to join our team. As the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You will play a crucial role in maintaining our reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction.Primary Purpose of the Position;Overall responsibility to lead the quality function of the business, ensuring conformance of product, compliance with applicable regulatory and customer specific standards and continual improvement of business performance.Secondary Purpose of the Position;To support the business operational and functional teams in the successful achievement of their objectivesPrincipal Duties & Responsibilities:1. ApprovalsMaintain approvals across industry standard certifications and key customers as required, including AS9100, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, NADCAP (NDT), R-R SABRE, R-R GS3001.2. AuditingEnsure a robust internal audit schedule is in place and adhered toEnsure audits are conducted in line with best practices and any non-conformance is closed out within a timely manner.Ensure all external audits are organised effectively and conducted efficiently.3. PeopleAuthorisation and management of the teams holidays and absence’s in line with company requirements.Ensure that their team members are suitably trained and skilled to carry out the activities required, managed through a training matrix.Maintain an annual appraisal process for all direct reports4. Continuous ImprovementEnsure the Quality Management System is kept under continuous review and that all opportunities for improvement are reviewed and implemented where required.5. Quality ControlEnsure robust quality controls are implemented and followed at all points during the manufacturing process and that they are aligned to our customer’s and regulatory requirementsEnsure accurate recording and resolution of any customer complaints as they arise.Employ robust quality tools to investigate, correct and prevent non-conformance.6. Owner of business KPI’sEnsure that the business KPI’s are aligned with the Quality Management systemThe company KPI’s are produced in a timely manner for management review.Working Hours;0830-1730 Mon-Thu, 0830-1500 Fri, 40 hours per weekExpectation that additional hours will work as required to support business needs.Essential qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and competencies;Has a precision engineering background, ideally within the Defence, Aerospace and/or nuclear industryMinimum 5 years experience in a Quality Management roleDemonstrable experience in Quality Control and Assurance disciplinesFamiliar with ISO9001, 14001, 45001, NADCAP and AS9100 accreditation requirementsExcellent communication skills, ability to nurture internal and external relationshipsFamiliar with Nuclear Industry LTQR requirementsFirst Article Inspection to AS9102Internal Auditing QualificationTrained in the use of applicable Quality ToolsAble to interpret drawings and specifications and understand First Principal measurementDesirable qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills & competencies:Knowledge of Source Change controlIndustry specific customer requirementsAuditing qualification (esp. Lead Auditor)Lean manufacturing / Lean Six Sigma qualifiedFamiliar with use of gauging and manual inspection methods, including visual inspectionKnowledge of NDT techniques, especially Fluorescent Particle InspectionNEBOSH QualificationOther Relevant Information:Willing and able to perform all other duties deemed necessary by the businessAble to work within a structured Team environment but with ability to identify, support and implement improvementsWilling to work additional hours when required.