Overview:
We're currently recruiting a Quality Manager for a relatively small SME which is part of an international group. The manufacturer is based in Newport.
The company is a project driven and specifications can vary greatly from one order to the next. They are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer (who wants to step to a manager position) or a Quality Manager, preferably a candidate who has experience of an engineering workshop environment. This position has a maximum salary of £42k.
The Role:
* Implement and maintain QHSE system to achieve compliance and continued approval with ISO 9001, P.E.D. (2014/68/EU), PE(s)R, ATEX and any other applicable standards defined by leadership team
* Monitor, audit, and report on QHSE performance
* Develop, maintain, and improve the business’ Management Systems to continually develop QHSE and operating standards
* Manage and develop QHSE staff
QMS:
* ISO 9001:2015 QMS compliance and maintenance
* Compliance and maintenance of regulatory standards P.E.D. (2014/68/EU), PE(s)R, ATEX
* Prompt and accurate processing of corrective actions raised from certification and regulatory body non-conformities (external audits)
* Ensuring product traceability as prescribed by the above QMS and product regulatory standards
* Liaising with process owners to ensure prompt processing of Quality Event reports for internal & supplier non-conformities and customer complaints
* Liaising with process owners to ensure prompt and accurate processing of corrective and improvement actions from Quality Event reports
* Support and liaison for customer and regulatory body audits
* Maintenance of internal and external audit plan
* Planning and execution of internal and supplier audits
* Prompt and accurate processing of corrective and improvement actions from internal and supplier audits
* Incoming parts and material are inspected in line with company QC requirements
* Despatched product inspected in line with company final inspection QC requirements
* Customer contract documentation (S.D.R.L.) processed in line with customer contractual requirements
* Liaison and support for Third Party Inspection product and contract inspection visits to the company
* Demonstrating a hands-on approach to technical aspects of QMS
* Coaching and encouraging colleagues in the philosophy of continuous improvement with recognised tools and techniques
* Managing and motivating staff against recognised, agreed, roles and responsibilities
* Deploy and promote a culture of lost cost and waste management to ensure business improvement is prioritised
Continuous Improvement:
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across QHSE and production areas
* Maintain a register of continuous improvement actions
* Utilize lean manufacturing principles and techniques to enhance operational efficiency. (5S etc)
* Develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation among employees
The Person:
* Qualified to technical HND/HNC level or equivalent is desirable but not essential if previous work experience can demonstrate a proven track record and ability within a quality biased manufacturing environment.
* Ideally qualified to minimum certificate level quality assurance (Charted Quality Institute or BSI) or NVQ business improvement techniques level 2 or 3.
* Customer facing experience form a mechanical engineering background