Job Ref: 213901208

Date: 2021-06-04 13:13:35

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Our well established and respected client has a permanent vacancy for a Quality Assurance (QA) Manager. They manufacture precision engineered products on a global scale, where quality and customer satisfaction are top of the agenda.

The role encompasses both managing the Company’s quality system and ISO accreditations as well as ensuring that they meet their customer satisfaction KPI’s with product quality.

The QA team (8) consist of compliance, health & safety & environmental officers, QA engineers and technicians.

The Role:

* Responsible for the Company’s Quality system, ISO accreditation, ISO9001, ISO14001, and managing the transition to ISO45001:2018

* Oversee goods inspection for incoming materials & goods to ensure they meet the organisations requirements

* To manage site equipment validation and calibration annual planner

* To develop and support the principles of 6 Sigma & Lean enterprise across the company

* Working with the supply chain and manufacturing to ensure that products follow the relevant standards and specifications

* Raise awareness of Quality throughout the company, develop performance indicators and provide reports to the senior management team

* Working with the purchasing team to maintain & develop the vendor rating system

* Identifying relevant quality related training needs and delivering training across the Company

* Manage, plan and report on audits both internal and external, supporting departments with actions plans for achieving compliance

* Writing and presenting technical and management system reports

* Manage activities of the QA team, develop the team’s skills and knowledge to support the company now and in the future

* Active team member in the Company’s crisis management team, modern slavery compliance group, first aid and fire warden employee forums.

* Responsible for the management of the Company’s Health and Safety and Environmental officers, supporting the development and delivery of policies and procedures to support the safety of our employees and the environment

The Ideal Person:

* IRCA certified ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 auditor

* Has an Engineering qualification

* Able to demonstrate and practice a hands-on approach to quality management

* Extensive knowledge of ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018

* Experience of working with APQP and PPAP (FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, GR&R)

* Knowledge of monitoring and measuring tools and CMM’s

* Knowledge and experience in problem solving techniques

* Excellent written and IT skills, with the ability to accurately & clearly document specifications / manuals

* Experience of mentoring and developing employees/teams

* Good attention to detail, organised and able to prioritise

* Has a customer orientated approach with decisive decision-making skills

* Team player with excellent communication skills

* Hold a current driving licence and passport (very occasional UK and international travel required)

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. We will only contact those candidates short-listed for this role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so. We will retain your details on file and contact you should a suitable vacancy become available

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