Quality Assurance Manager

Our client is a leading engineering manufacturer and is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join their growing team!

As the Quality Assurance Manager , you will develop, implement and maintain the company’s Quality Management System while leading relationships with customers’ quality teams and relevant compliance authorities.

Quality Assurance Manager Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain the company’s Quality Management System
• Lead the NCR and root-cause analysis process, producing key performance metrics
• Maintain and continuously improve company quality procedures
• Plan and lead internal, external and accreditation audits
• Maintain the company’s ISO 9001 accreditation
• Support the wider Quality team with its ASME quality manual
• Work with Procurement to review existing subcontractors and audit new suppliers
• Monitor root-cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are delivered promptly
• Support Operations with operational excellence, Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Work with the QC Manager to maintain the team skills matrix and implement development plans
• Lead relationships with customers’ quality teams and compliance authorities
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Logistics and Finance
• Successfully implement quality systems and improvements across the business

Quality Assurance Manager Ideal Candidate:

• HND in a STEM subject or equivalent, with a bachelor’s degree desirable
• Senior quality experience within a highly regulated engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001
• Experience within fabrication and metalwork processes
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide wider teams
• Experience training employees in quality and problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement tools
• Practical, resilient and confident operating within a hands-on environment
• Ideally hold Lead Auditor qualifications covering ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Experience within aerospace, defence or nuclear manufacturing would be advantageous
• Knowledge of PED, ASME VIII and welding standards would be beneficial
• Experience working with AS9100 would be advantageous

Quality Assurance Manager Working Hours and Benefits:

• Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 14:00
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• On-site parking
• On-site electric charging points
• Social events
• Seasonal flu jabs

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