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  • Experience in aerospace, automotive, electronics, manufacturing or medical device industries (preferred)

    Candour Talent is proud to be representing a growing electronics manufacturer in their search for a Quality Manager to join their site in South Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to join a customer-led, quality-driven team working on diverse and technically advanced projects.

    We are looking for a confident and capable professional who can lead the Quality function and take ownership of product and process standards across the site. If you're someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys being the driving force behind quality and compliance - we want to hear from you!

    Key Responsibilities

    Lead the Quality department and drive a 'customer-first' approach throughout the business

    Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and associated documentation

    Implement product and process control strategies to meet customer and regulatory requirements

    Lead internal, external, and supplier audit programmes

    Maintain external accreditations and manage customer audits

    Act as the escalation point for all quality issues

    Lead the identification, analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions

    Monitor key quality metrics, including cost of quality and customer complaints

    Set, track, and report on business objectives and KPIs

    Champion process performance improvement and continuous improvement activities

    Provide strategic input and guidance on customer satisfaction development

    Develop, train, and support the quality team to drive best practice and technical knowledge

    Ensure compliance with ESD, MSD, and FOD procedures

    Participate in risk management initiatives across internal and external stakeholders

    What We're Looking For

    Demonstrable experience in a senior Quality leadership role

    Strong understanding of industry standards and customer-specific requirements

    Experience in electronics, aerospace, automotive, or medical device industries (preferred)

    Confident decision-maker with a practical, methodical approach to problem solving

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    Degree in a technical or engineering-related discipline (preferred)

    Desirable Experience/Certifications

    ISO9001

    ISO13485

    AS9100

    IATF16949

    NADCAP (AC7120 or similar)

    ISO14001

    ISO45001

    How to Apply:

    Email:
    Call: (phone number removed)

    Who Are We at Candour Talent?

    At our award-winning recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on building strong connections with both our clients and candidates. We operate as both a recruitment specialist for permanent recruitment and a recruitment business for the supply of temporary workers, ensuring that we can effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients and candidates.

    Rest assured that when you apply for a role through Candour Talent Recruitment, your details will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, outlining how your information will be used.

    While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, please note that only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of your application, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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