Quality Manager - Southampton

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to join a well established, Southampton based organisation.  The role has come about following an internal promotion, so whilst specific experience is required, the successful Quality Manager will benefit from working with the previous incumbent, until they are established in the role. 
  
Quality Manager Main duties and responsibilities:

Design, implement and maintain all aspects if the Quality Management System in accordance with relevant standards.
Review existing procedures to ensure the meet current guidelines
Test products and service to ensure that they meet quality standards before launch
Maintain documentation of procedural changes
Prepare performance reports for relevant stakeholders
Collaborate with external vendors & suppliers to ensure that they meet quality standards
Ensure that all processes meet safety, legal and other standards
Internal and external audits and resulting corrective action
Risk Management Activities
Liaise with the Production team to ensure smooth and efficient business operation
Manage Quality Team (circa 6 staff), providing direction and encouraging they look to develop solutions.
Control of monitoring & measuring equipment (Calibration)
Support quality planning within the manufacturing process.
Perform contract & capability review as per company procedure.
Minimise the total cost of quality
Documented release of product in accordance with customer and company requirements in a timely manner
Implement and control internal audit programme and identify areas for improvement
Monitor and manage company NCR corrective action for all incidents (complaints, returns, defects)
Define and deliver quality training as appropriate throughout the company
Maintain, review and action as appropriate quality metrics as defined by the company including monthly and quarterly reporting
Provide leadership and develop a continuous improvement culture throughout the business using the Engineering change procedures Qualifications / Skills required for the QUALITY MANAGER position:
Person Specification

Given the industry sector you will be working in, knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 is required.
Experience in working with APQP & PPAP techniques IAW AS9145 and FAIR AS9102 would be ideal.
Previous experience of working in an Aerospace Manufacturing, or similar environment.
Experienced background in CMM inspection.
Familiar with office IT Systems and able to pick up new software efficiently
Good at written and verbal communication, with both internal and external customers
Effective time management
Able to work under pressure
Problem-solving
Output oriented. Benefits on offer:

Free parking on site
Flexible hours – the successful candidate can work condensed hours across 4-4.5 days a week, or full time with flexible hours
Good benefits and competitive salary For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Rob Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment