Country:
United Kingdom
City:
Clevedon, England, United Kingdom
Req ID:
Job Type:
Full Time Permanent
Workplace Type:
Onsite
Seniority Level:
Associate
Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety:first mindset.
Job Title:
Technical Quality Manager
Rank:
3
Reporting to:
MD Europe Products
Responsible for:
Overseeing and ensuring the quality control activities to ensure products and processes meet stringent technical, regulatory and customer specifications.
The role centres on developing, implementing and managing robust quality control systems, conducting inspections, analysing defects and driving corrective actions to achieve zero defect supply.
The Technical Quality Manager collaborateswith design, production, and wider supply chain to maintain quality standards while ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations (e.g., UKCA, CE marking, ISO 9001).
Physical Requirements:
Drivers Licence
Required
Passport
Required
Overseas Travel
Required
Competence:
Good communication skills, a mature approach and interpersonal contact are vital as well as the ability to self:manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines in the provision of manufactured products to meet business objectives
Qualifications/Experience:
:
Degree qualification (or equivalent), preferably in an engineering discipline
:
3+ years' experience in quality control in a manufacturing or technical environment
Skills and Attributes:
:
Strong knowledge of inspection, testing and defect analysis
:
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications, with familiarity in using QC equipment
:
Ability in identifying root causes of defects and implementing effective corrective actions.
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Meticulous approach to ensuring products meet precise quality standards and specifications.
:
Familiarity with UK/EU regulations (e.g., UKCA, BS EN standards) and ISO audits.
Key Duties:
1. Quality Control System Development and Execution.
:
Design and implement quality control plans, including inspection protocols, testing procedures, and acceptance criteria, to ensure compliance with technical specifications and UK/EU standards (e.g. CE, ISO 9001).
:Oversee in:process and final product inspections, including factory acceptance testing
:Maintain accurate QC documentation, including control plans, inspection records, and test reports.
2. Inspection and Testing Oversight:
:
Lead teams in conducting visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of materials, components, and finished products.
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Manage and validate testing processes (e.g., mechanical, electrical) to identify defects and ensure product performance.
3. Defect Analysis and Corrective Actions:
:
Conduct root cause analysis on defects and implement corrective and preventive actions to