At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality investigations and drive improvements in manufacturing processes.
- Company: Join Textron Specialized Vehicles, a leader in innovative transportation solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy every other Friday off, 30 days annual leave, and competitive pay.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or equivalent experience; 5+ years in quality roles.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side‑by‑side vehicles, all‑terrain vehicles, professional turf‑care equipment, and ground support equipment. At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf‑care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high‑quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers.
About the Role
- Quality Leadership & Problem Solving: Lead investigations into internal and field quality issues, ensuring effective containment to protect the customer. Timely recovery to minimise production disruption. Robust long‑term corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Drive structured problem solving (e.g. 8D/CAPA) across cross‑functional teams. Provide technical leadership and interface with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to resolve issues. Support Operations and Team Leaders in delivering sustained quality improvement.
- Process & Product Quality Improvement: Develop and improve inspection, testing and evaluation methods to improve defect detection and prevention. Utilise data to identify trends and drive targeted improvement actions across the business. Monitor and improve key KPIs (e.g. PPM, non‑conformance, and disruption to production). Support new product introduction activities, ensuring quality requirements translate into effective production controls.
- Integrated Management System (IMS) Ownership: Own and maintain the site Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring it remains up to date, effective and compliant. Lead preparation for external audits, including ISO9001 certification audits. Act as the primary quality interface with external auditors (e.g. BSI). Support the EH&S Manager in maintaining and auditing ISO14001 and ISO45001 systems. Ensure processes, procedures and records reflect current practice and drive standardisation across the site.
- Standards, Compliance & Support: Maintain quality standards to maximise product reliability and minimise defects, scrap and rework. Provide technical support across departments based on quality data and analysis. Ensure alignment to ISO9001 and internal quality system requirements.
About You
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in an engineering related field, or relevant experience considered in lieu.
- Five or more years’ experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO9001 (ISO14001 / ISO45001 desirable).
- Proven experience in structured problem solving (8D, CAPA, root cause analysis).
- Experience managing or leading quality inspection or technician teams.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.
- Data‑driven with a structured, hands‑on approach.
Benefits
- Work‑life balance promoted with every other Friday off.
- 30 days annual leave.
- Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually.
- Enhanced company pension.
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
- Access to Textron University’s self‑service training platform.
- Eye care scheme.
- Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work.
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Textron Specialized Vehicles is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities while working remotely from the UK, particularly in the Midlands or North of England. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career advancement in the exciting field of turf equipment sales.
