Quality Manager Precision component manufacturer £56,500 per annum Andover The Opportunity An exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality function within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System, leading the Quality Team and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the business. Essential background needed for this Quality Manager role * Relevant Quality Management qualification or relevant applicable experience of working * within a quality management role. * Experience in a Quality Manager role in an technical mechanical manufacturing environment * Deep understanding of quality management systems and standards * Experience of introducing and auditing against accreditation standards. * Experience of Business Process improvement, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean Six Sigma * methodologies * Strong analytical & Excel skills and a keen eye for detail * An ability to engage at the most senior levels on Quality related issues * An ability to remain calm under pressure and manage a full workload * Conscientious with a deep desire to maintain our ethical standards. Key Responsibilities of the Quality Manager * Support New Product Introduction activities, including testing requirements, FMEA reviews and production quality planning * Establish and maintain supplier quality requirements. * Manage supplier audits, approvals and performance monitoring programmes. * Support the resolution of supplier quality issues and corrective actions. * Lead customer quality audits and maintain strong customer relationships. * Manage and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. * Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain third-party accreditations. * Develop, review and maintain quality procedures, standards and specifications. * Ensure quality requirements are understood and applied throughout the business. * Lead investigations into non-conformances, concessions, rework and scrap reduction initiatives. * Monitor and analyse quality metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. * Utilise quality tools including SPC, FMEA, 5S and Root Cause Analysis. Benefits / Other * Onsite parking * Pension scheme * Employee discount * Life insurance * Sick pay * Hybrid working
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Quality Manager in Charlton, Hampshire employer: Green Folk
As a leading advanced manufacturing organisation based in Exeter, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and operational excellence. Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive growth opportunities, and the chance to lead transformative projects that shape the future of energy generation. Join us to be part of a collaborative team where your expertise will drive significant advancements in manufacturing capabilities and automation.
