Join the team

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Lead/Manager to join our successful and forward thinking company. We are looking for someone who has experience within a manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for developing the quality strategy, policies, processes, standards and systems, updating and reviewing all (UKAS ISO9001:2015) requirements, including, but not limited to:

• Development and maintenance of the Quality Management System and processes
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects, and review and communicate the impact of Quality Management Systems
• Create Work Procedures.
• Provide guidance and review / comment on the preparation of deliverables such as Quality Plans, Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans
• Identify, plan and conduct surveillance checks and audits to verify that management system and work processes are being performed correctly and provide training/implementation where necessary to ensure compliance. Ensure that the processes are delivering their intended outputs, and that evidence to demonstrate this is retained. Auditing will include supplier assessment audits
• Ensure non-conformances of products and processes are properly managed, cause is properly identified, corrective and preventive actions are properly defined and implemented
• Communicate directly with external customers to understand their product quality control requirements and ensure they are adhering to these processes.

An Example Of Your Day-to-day Tasks Include:

• Implementation of all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System
• Ensure that all in-house systems and procedures are updated, revised and modified to meet the needs of external certification bodies
• Report on the performance of the management system, and on opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to satisfy all customer requirements and audits
• Identify and document testing risks in a project and mitigate them with the team
• Review, implement and update company records
• Introduce new Quality Control systems and procedures where appropriate
• Train others in all aspects of the quality system and application of procedures
• Produce written reports to identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation
• Develop, implement and manage KPI’s for each area of responsibility

• Previous experience of Quality Assurance within a Manufacturing environment – 3+ years experience 
• Strong knowledge and practical understanding of International Quality Standards and methods: ISO9001, ISO14001, LEAN Tool’s, FAIR’s I.S.I.R, PSW etc.
• Knowledge and application of quality tools such as 8D, PFMEA, NPI would be advantageous
• Experience in liaising with all levels within the company.
• Relevant Manufacturing/Engineering qualifications – ie. HND, BTEC
• Experience in External Audits from interested bodies.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.