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Quality Manager

Annesley Woodhouse
3 weeks ago
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Do you have previous experience working within aerospace, nuclear or defence?

Do you want to work within a first-class precision engineering and fabrication business?

If so, then please read on!

The basics:

Job Titles: Quality Manager / Head of Quality

Salary: Up to £72000

Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7:30am-4:30pm and Fridays 7:30am-2pm

Contracted hours: 40 per week

Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service.

Overview:

Working within modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities the quality manager will be working for a precision engineering business that manufacture components and fabrications for the aerospace, nuclear and defence industry.

Brief overview of duties:

  • To maintain approvals and certifications including AS9100, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, NADCAP (NDT), R-R SABRE, R-R GS3001.

  • Ensure a strong internal audit schedule is in place and adhered to. Make sure audits are conducted in line with best practices and any non-conformance is closed out in a timely manner.

  • Ensure all external audits are organised and conducted effectively.

  • Manage the quality team members

  • Ensure the Quality Management System is kept under continuous review and that all opportunities for improvement are reviewed and implemented where required.

  • Ensure robust quality controls are implemented and followed at all points during the manufacturing process and that they are aligned to our customer's and regulatory requirements

  • Ensure accurate recording and resolution of any customer complaints as they arise.

  • Employ robust quality tools to investigate, correct and prevent non-conformance.

    The ideal candidate / Quality Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

  • Experience with data collection and analysis

  • A strong background at implementing quality systems within an precision engineering environment - aerospace/machining/fabrication or similar

  • Experienced in Lean/problem solving techniques (8D), Kaizen.

  • Knowledge of 6 Sigma process beneficial

  • Competent/capable of driving quality throughout a large business and manufacturer

    Commutable from: Annesley, Heanor, Ripley, Alfreton, Hucknall and Surrounding areas.

    If you are interested in the Quality Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

    About Us

    We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

    We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

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