JOB PURPOSE As a Quality & H&S Manager your aim will be to manage the QMS, oversee the department and all quality activities. Responsibilities also include reviewing, understanding and working to quality standards, specifications and processes set by customers or accreditation bodies, to develop and control our internal processes and quality control systems. You will drive for improvements in overall efficiency while looking for opportunities to provide cost savings and increased productivity. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Day-to-day management of the Quality system and measuring of Quality Performance internally, with customers and suppliers. To take ownership of the QMS and quality team to maintain best-practice quality across the company. Improve the Quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing process and the supply chain by liaising with staff, management, customers, and suppliers. Develop and maintain cost effective and practical inspection methodologies using appropriate equipment suitable for the product range. Assist with review and sign-off of First Article Inspection Reports. Develop a continuous improvement plan of activities by supporting LEAN & 5S events and generating individual ideas to improve EHS, Quality. Liaise with customers, staff and management on Quality issues and provide immediate response to all customer complaints and manage customer returns, investigation, and rework requirements. Use 8D root cause analysis with 5Y principles, to determine all internal & external non-conformances. Carry out internal product, process, and supplier Audits to ensure that the processes in place are maintained and the manufacturing & supply chain is compliant. Oversee all corrective actions are implemented following root cause investigations or audits, ensuring all non-conforming records are reviewed and closed out in a timely manner. Manage and control the calibration system for up to 2000 individual items. Contribute to the delivery of the EHS Model by participating in Job Safety Observations, providing solutions to EHS problems where appropriate and carrying out method statements and risk assessments. Implement and oversee the integration and operation of AS9145 and AS9100. Manage and oversee the DSQR process within the business. Accountable for undertaking quality investigations and implementing any changes needed to QMS. Accountable for internal audits of process compliance and pro-actively recommending improvements. Responsible for continually improving the standard operating processes and be the point of escalation for any quality related interaction with customers and auditors. Promote a positive health, safety culture and act as lead for a culture of quality and continuous improvement and support other members of staff as necessary. Provide HS training and awareness along different sites. Maintaining documentation of procedural changes. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Essential 3 years’ experience of working in a Quality Management role within the engineering or similar industry. 2:1 University Degree (Equivalent to bachelor’s degree) in related discipline. Recognised Auditor qualification. H&S management and experience within a H&S role. Inspection of mechanical components. Understanding of CNC machining and development of First Articles and measurement. A valid full UK driving license. Desirable Mechanical Engineering qualification HNC minimum. Experience of preparing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs). An understanding of APQP / AS9145. EHS knowledge ISO 14001/45001. CMM Programming and use. 8D Root Cause Analysis. An understanding of LEAN manufacturing philosophy. KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Strong attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality. Self-motivated, happy to work under own initiative and effectively as part of a multi-functional team. Positively assertive and effective decision-making skills. Identify, analyse and resolve or recommend effective solutions to a range of complex problems. Confident in managing, presenting, communicating, and influencing groups and individuals at all levels. Systematic planning and excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining quality of output. Excellent and varied IT skills. Flexible approach to working hours and ability to travel to customers and suppliers if required. Ability to solve multi layered problems while maintaining customer focus. Able to deliver results vital to business success whilst being fully supportive to other team members. WHAT WE OFFER Up to £58,000 per annum 25 days holiday public holidays Company Team Building days out. Opportunities for professional and personal development Company laptop & mobile phone provided. Business Mileage allowance. Pension Life Assurance On-site parking If you are interested, please click on “Apply Now” below and complete the application. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered. We will therefore not be sponsoring visas for this role. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you. Recruitment Team R E Thompson