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Quality Engineer - Progression to Quality Manager

Hereford
6 days ago
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Quality Engineer - Progression to Quality Manager

Hereford

£40,000 - £50,000 + Progression + Training + Benefits

Are you a Quality Engineer who craves the chance to be a manager? Or are you a Quality Manager who wants something more technically interesting?

Here is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be 1 2 1 mentored by a seasoned Quality Director to be the Quality Manager in a varied, technically interesting environment for a cutting edge manufacturer. Additionally they offer a flexi hours setup allowing earlier or later start times Monday to Friday.

The company are an established and growing manufacturer involved with special purpose injection moulded products. Having invested in state of the art equipment, working with premium brands and having a commitment to being a recognized specialist in their field, this is a very interesting proposition indeed.

The role offers you the chance to lead internal and external audits, implement processes and to put your own stamp on things so you can make this role your own. As the company are innovators and solutions based there will be variety, technical challenge and cross team projects that you will be involved with supporting and ensuring quality standards are met. Having experience of any of these QS standards; 13485, 14001 or 45001 means you would be of interest to speak with.

If you want a technically interesting role for an impressive and established specialist and you want to become a Quality Manager then apply now!

The Role:

*Quality Engineer

*Internal and external audits

*Flexi start / finish times - 37.5 hours - Monday to Friday

*QS standards on site: ISO 9001, 13485, 14001 and 45001

Candidate Requirements:

*Quality Engineering experience (2+ years)

*13485, 14001 or 45001 Quality experience

*Internal audits, but lead audit skills beneficial

Consultant: Sebastian Petitti

Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, ISO, 9001, 13485, 14001, 45001, Audit, Auditor, Lead auditor, Flexible hours, flexi time, QMS, 8D, RCA, Injection Moulding, Plastics, automotive, Aerospace, medical, Manufacturing, Manufacturer, Hereford, Herefordshire, Ledbury, Ross-on-wye, Leominster

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