Job Title: Quality Assurance Leader
Location: Coventry, UK
Company Overview
NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, committed to improving and protecting lives. Our mission is to deliver high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
Job Description
We seek an experienced Quality Assurance Leader to oversee the development and implementation of our Business Management System (BMS). The successful candidate will have extensive experience in quality management, lean manufacturing, and leadership skills to drive excellence and ensure organisational compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and Optimise the Business Management System (BMS): Drive the development, implementation, and sustainability of the BMS to meet industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 27001), certification criteria, and organisational requirements.
* Oversee Quality Processes: Regulate and continuously improve business processes to uphold quality standards across operations and ensure excellence in final product delivery.
* Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet KPIs, achieve customer targets, and drive business goals, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Requirements
* Quality Management Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of quality methodologies, tools, and techniques, ensuring processes and outputs meet the highest standards.
* Lean and Manufacturing Expertise: Deep understanding of lean manufacturing techniques, including Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Visual Management, Gemba, and Continuous Improvement.
* Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage, inspire, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and foster collaboration.
Benefits
* Discretionary Half Year Bonus
* Based on-site (with one day hybrid as and when suitable)
* Flexible start and finish working hours (subject to manager approval and operational needs)