Quality Manager in Oldham

Due to business growth, our client, an industry leading Manufacturing Engineering company based near Oldham are looking to recruit a Quality Manager to join the business on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to oversee the day to day running of the company’s Quality systems and procedures through the use of audit, non-conformance reporting, feedback, corrective action and other formal management practices. You will also be required to manage a team of 5 staff with the department. Interested candidates will ideally be Degree qualified within an engineering discipline with working knowledge of ISO 9001. A demonstrable background within Quality Engineering with a broad understanding of manufacturing processes including Fabrication, Machining and Assembly is a must. This position is based on days and available for an immediate start. Hours - Mon - Fri (Apply online only) Role Description * Lead the Quality function and provide direct support and quality management subject matter expertise to the relevant personnel on site. * Leading the development and implementation of the Quality Management System to simplify and improve the ways of working. * Resolving or escalating any quality management concerns, issues, and risks and leading a culture of root cause analysis and continuous improvement. * Communicate effectively with your team giving clear guidance and instructions. Have regular updates with your team to ensure any issues are dealt with in a professional timely manner following procedures where necessary. * Ensure that the company’s quality and welding accreditations are maintained. * Ensure all Quality performance statistics and reportage and present to Senior Management and throughout the company. Including for company briefings, toolbox talks and other communication streams. * Oversee the Internal Audit Schedule ensuring all Quality audits are completed within the scheduled timeframe. * Conduct periodic Quality review meetings as required to maintain compliance. * Deal with Customer Complaints including recording, root cause investigation, corrective actions and response. Use of appropriate Quality and Lean management techniques for investigation and required actions. * Raise NCR’s for internal and external issues. Use of appropriate Quality and Lean management techniques for investigation and required actions. * Conduct and/or assist with external audits as appropriate. Including customers, suppliers and third-party inspectorates – BSI, TWI, etc. * Management of the Life Time Records production from creation through compilation to final delivery in compliance with customers’ delivery requirements. * Ensure the company’s calibration system is kept up to date. Skills & Attributes * Ideally Degree qualified within an engineering discipline * Demonstrable experience in a Quality Management role within an Engineering/ Manufacturing environment. * Excellent Knowledge of ISO 9001 - preferably gained by implementing ISO 9001 management systems. * Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes including Machining, Fabrication and Assembly * 9001 Auditor qualifications are essential. Note: This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency