**Location:** **RG7 4PR**, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with **free onsite parking**.**Package: £45,760 - £72,340 per annum** (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)AWE is currently recruiting for a **Quality Manager** to join our **SHEQ** function. * Planning and managing of Quality resource, within the area they represent and working within an agreed framework.* Provide specialist expertise in the application and deployment of Quality tools and metrics within their represented area.* Advises on the application of the Quality Management System and its application within the workplace.* Provision of technical review and guidance on training and development requirements of the team.* All - maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.* Leading subject matter expertise in the fields pertinent to their role within Quality.* Lead and develop a technical multi-functional team to resolve problems when required by the area they represent.* Plan and deliver technical assessments using appropriate methodologies and contributing to capability development.* Plan and implement development of tools, techniques and validation methods to ensure Right First-Time methodology.* Plan and participation in improvement activities, and completion of Quality analysis, where appropriate.* Engagement with relevant stakeholders across AWE, the UK and our international partners in pursuit of continuous improvement.* The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.* Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and related standards (e.g. Health & Safety, Environment, Security).* Excellent inter-personal / negotiation / communication skills.* Excellent report writing and presentation skills.* Basic Project Management or in-depth knowledge of specialist subject.* Customer satisfaction and the tools and processes utilised in measuring business performance and delivery.* Good understanding of configuration and change management techniques.* Able to lead team/manage staff within a specialist field and environment.* Understanding of improvement techniques, such as Lean, Six Sigma, RLI, etc.* Earned/Added Value Management.* Computer literate in Microsoft office package.* A proven track record of influencing and engaging with senior management.* Establishing, implementing and maintaining quality management systems, processes, procedures and other supporting documentation.* Completion of vendor selection monitoring and management processes.* Proven track record of working within the field of aligned specialism.* Auditing from definition/scheduling through to implementation, reporting and close out.* Managing quality resource estimates and budgets and the production of associated business cases.* Facilitating meetings and assisting in defining, recording and expediting actions.* Experienced in the line management of staff if required (direct and/or IP).* DV Security clearance.* Ability to operate in designated work areas.* Willingness to travel, if required for business purposes.* Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.* Membership of the Quality Institute (CQI) or alternative/equivalent professional body or working towards it.* AWE Quality Procedures and Safety Procedures.* AWE Facilities, Processes and Operations (as needed by the role).* Experience of stakeholder management.* Qualified in lean six sigma toolsThe **'Working at AWE' page** on our website is where you can find full details in the **'AWE Benefits Guide'.*** We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.* You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. **The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.*** **We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.*** Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.If you’re looking for a role with excitement, intrigue and something that really makes a difference then now is the time to join AWE. We are at the start of a once in a generation – possibly two generations – programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent. We will do this while continuing to deliver the Trident programme as well as managing ambitious state-of-the-art capital and construction projects – some of which have never been done before. Find out more on our .We don’t want to lose you. You can:* **Introduce yourself** to us using the link on the top right hand side of this page.* **Sign up to job alerts**; Create an account using the sign in link at the top of the page and select job alerts at the top of the page once you have signed in.**Service Leavers, Veterans and Reservists**We are an Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award Employer. Visit the to find out more.**Early Careers**To register your interest in our Apprentice, Graduate and undergraduate, please visit
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