Quality Systems Manager in Devon

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.

Lead Quality Systems Management across SEA through the ownership and development of our BMS and the design and implementation of an internal audit programme. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £60k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (known as our BMS) in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other applicable standards.
• Plan, implement, and oversee the quality assurance policies and procedures of the organisation, identifying opportunities for improvement and aligning with our CI programme.
• Work with Functional leaders to develop and optimise process definition driving efficiency and a ‘user friendly’ BMS.
• Host and lead external and customer audits.
• Manage the internal Quality audit schedule ensuring compliance to company and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with the cross functional audit team to ensure they maintain SQEP and support the audit programme.

About our company:

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer:

• Work life balance
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources:

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need:

• Relevant QMS Knowledge - ISO9001 / AS9100
• Internal Auditing
• Value stream and process mapping
• Strong Collaboration skills
• Cross functional team Leadership ability
• Excellent Written and oral communication skills

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.