A manufacturer of high-value components sold to construction and pharmaceutical clients globally is seeking a Quality Manager. On-site, they produce complex products using manual and automated manufacturing techniques, utilising various materials. Located near the Bolton area, this company is experiencing considerable growth. It offers a salary of circa £45,000, an increased pension scheme, 33 days annual leave, a company bonus scheme, paid company events and bespoke personal development programs for the right engineering professional.
Quality Manager responsibilities include -
* Overseeing, maintaining, and improving the Quality Management System.
* Ensuring the accuracy of in-house equipment through calibration.
* Managing external quality certifications and internal/external testing.
* Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Managing non-conforming products and supporting production processes.
* Developing and managing supplier relationships, including raw material sourcing and audits.
Quality Manager desirable skills and experience -
1. Experience working in a similar role (senior quality engineer, etc.).
2. Sector experience - Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial, or Yellow Goods.
3. Ability to use the relevant core tools to help drive continuous improvement.
4. Systems trained; examples would be - ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ...