We are recruiting for a Quality Manager to join the team within the Surface Technology facility in Newport which operates a number of thermal spray systems along with the associated cylindrical and surface finishing equipment. The site is fast paced and dynamic, with the successful individual being able to effectively multi-task and work within a hands on environment. The Quality Manager will manage all aspects of the Quality function, including controlling processes and materials to ensure product compliance, maintaining the site Quality Systems and Customer Support when needed. The key requirements are to:
* To manage the Quality department to ensure that site objectives are met in a timely manner. Including Inspection, Laboratory and NDT processes
* To liaise with Engineering and Production Departments to trouble shoot on a daily basis and work towards eliminating sources of non-conformance using an analytical approach
* Responsible for Quality KPI’s and objectives, to provide plans for measuring Continuous Improvement
* Develop action plans to meet site KPI’s; cascade tasks and objectives to help the site and team members achieve their goals
* Carry out annual personnel appraisals and identify development & training requirements, then develop and implement plans to fulfil those requirements which are aligned with the site strategy
* To manage and monitor site quality, processes, and to maintain the necessary site approvals to satisfy Quality and customer specific standards
* Liaise with customers, managers and staff to ensure QMS are functioning correctly within the business
* Liaise with customers and suppliers as necessary where they are affected or impacted by quality issues and develop improvement plans
* Responsible for implementing corporate and site initiatives
Qualifications, experience and skills:
* Experience of AS9100 and NADCAP
* Thermal coatings experience is advantageous
* Metallurgical laboratory experience is also advantageous and the ability to examine coating cross sections for hardness, porosity, unmelts & grit entrapment
Salary / package:
* Competitive salary
* Eligible for annual bonus
* Pension – match contribution from 4% – 10%
* Life Assurance – 2x annual salary
* Employee assistance program including wellbeing app
* Free parking on all sites
* Free refreshments provided
* An entitlement to full pay whilst off sick for a limited number of days (in addition to your statutory sick pay entitlement)
* 25 days holiday plus national holidays
How to apply:
Send your CV with salary expectation using the contact options above. All internal applicants should inform their current line manager of their application.
Please Note – If you have not heard from us within two weeks your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will keep your CV on file and will contact you if a position arises that matches your experience. Good luck in your job search.
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