Quality Manager
- Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 based on experience
- Location: Ringwood
- Job Type: Full-time
My client supply high-quality services to the Defence, Aerospace, and Oil & Gas sectors. They are currently seeking a Quality Manager to lead their Inspection Team who are focused on precision engineering excellence
Day-to-day of the role:
- Maintain the company AS9100 Certification, all Customer Approvals, and the Company QMS.
- Ensure adherence to all Company Procedures.
- Collate and report Quality KPI’s to the Senior Management Team.
- Identify trends to facilitate continuous improvement activities to reduce the cost of poor quality and improve delivered quality to customers.
- Investigate Internal Non-Conformances promptly and implement robust preventative actions.
- Lead the Inspection Team and manage Internal Audits.
- Conduct Quality Awareness Sessions and maintain customer dialogue regarding quality issues.
- Host external Audits and liaise with other group company quality functions on best practice matters.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- HND/HNC in manufacturing or equivalent experience.
- AS9100 qualified auditor (internal or external).
- Proven track record of Quality Management in a similar role.
- Detailed knowledge of AS9100 and Six Sigma Quality Tools (5y, 8D, Ishikawa, Pareto).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Organised with a keen eye for detail and an analytical approach to decision-making/problem-solving.
- Ability to act as a mentor/trainer in relation to process improvements.
- Customer-facing professionalism.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Free life assurance.
- Onsite parking.
- Contributory Pension scheme.
Working hours for this role are Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and Friday from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm.
To apply for the Quality Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.