Quality Manager - Aerospace

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 - Aerospace
Hours: Mon-Thur 8am to 5pm and Fridays 8am to 1pm

Salary: Up to £63000
Location: Birtley
Holidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, Employee Contribution pension 5%, 3 weeks full sick pay, Annual pay negotiated.

Structure: Reporting to the site director and Group Quality Director and supported by a team of quality inspectors and quality engineers.

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 aerospace industry. The company have a global presence in the industry.

Brief overview of duties:

• To maintain approvals and certifications including AS9100, ISO9001 etc.
  
• 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 - Aerospace 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: Birtley, Consett, Durham, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Surrounding areas.
  
  If you are interested in the Quality Manager - Aerospace role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.
  
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