NO AGENCIES THANK YOU The QA Manager responsibilities include implementing the business quality assurance principles, checking that all safety and quality standards are satisfied, and ensuring all products meet the regulatory requirements expected of the Oil and Gas sector. What do Alco Valves Group require of their QA Manager: The ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Leadership qualities such as initiative, self-confidence, assertiveness, decisiveness, and diplomacy. The ability to think logically and critically about issues and solve problems. Planning skills that enable one to anticipate future needs and devise appropriate courses of action. Technical skills and experience related to the Oil and Gas industry especially in the areas of NDE and pressure retaining material specifications. Creative thinking abilities including imagination, originality, resourcefulness, flexibility, adaptability, and inventiveness. Specific Responsibilities: Management of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) and the PED 2014/68/EU and PE(S)R – 2016 Module H. Ensure that the Company’s objectives are being met, and reporting this back through the “at minimum” Annual Quality Management Review to the management team. QMS Procedural maintenance, by means of reviewing for effectiveness and control highlighted by other departments, following up to close out any discrepancies including the relevant updates to procedures, documents or working practices as applicable. Representing the relevant Group Companies during 3rd Party/Client or LQRA System Audits, and the actioning of any discrepancies/non conformances noted, to ensure close out. Conduct External/Suppliers (System) Quality Audits, and follow up (Corrective/Preventative Actions) in accordance with the QMS requirements. Manage and conduct Internal (System) Quality Audits, including follow up (Corrective/Preventative Actions) in accordance with QMS requirements. Management of PED Declarations of Conformity. Review and analyse quality performance data to identify trends and areas of business improvement. Develop and manage quality assurance metrics for performance improvement of all teams. Management of Internal and External Concession Requests. Oversee the investigation of customer complaints and non-conformance issues (Internal and External), this will include closure including RCA. Including use of the 5 Why’s technique to support RCA. Creation and maintenance of Project/Customer Specific Quality Plans. Creation and maintenance of Client Specific Inspection and Test Plans. Verify that specifications provided by clients have been correctly understood and transferred into internal documents ensuring compliance with product quality requirements Management of all aspects of Product Quality throughout the manufacturing process, including Goods Receiving/In Process (Build/Test/NDE/PMI/Paint) and Final Inspection. Review and approval of NDE procedures and reports Review and approval of Test procedures and reports Supporting the business objectives for output whilst maintaining all product quality objectives and certification requirements Day to day management of the Certification Team, including all workload targets. Review and Approval of PMI Certification. Review and Approval of Material test reports and EN 10204 3.1/3.2 certification. Review and approval of Alco Valves “Ready To Go” (RTG) stock certification to EN 10204 3.1. Identify training needs, organise training interventions to meet quality standards. Management of supplier performance Maintaining current on laws and regulations to ensure compliance Ensure the availability of required tools, including calibrated measuring equipment. Maintenance and implementation of the company Salary Attractive -Negotiable depending on experience FRIDAY HALF DAY FINISH Working Hours 38.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday : 8.00am – 4.45pm – lunch 12.30 to 13.00 (or as required). Friday : 8.00am – 13.30pm – no lunch Benefits 33 days annual leave made up of flexible, statutory and end of year shutdown holidays. After 6 months service, access to a Health Care Cash Plan and Pension Scheme (with T&C applied)