The basics:
Job Title: Quality Manager – Aerospace
Location: Consett
Hours: Monday-Thursday (8.00am to 5.00pm) and Fridays (8.00am to 1.00pm)
Salary: Up to £63,000 DOE
Holidays & Benefits: 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 the 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 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: Consett, Durham, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Surrounding areas.
If you are interested in the Quality Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.