Job Title: Quality Manager The role is permanent, full time (no remote working) Location: near Dartford, Kent Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 pa, depending on relevant experience/skill level. Hours: 37.5 hours pw, no remote working Monday to Friday Benefits: 25 days holiday 8 BH, free parking, pension The role of Quality Manager is open to all candidates with electronic or mechanical manufacturing experience, including those seeking promotion to their first managerial position. Leading a team of 7 – 3 Quality Engineers and 4 Inspectors. As Quality Manager your role is to ensure the quality of the parts produced meet all customer expectations; quickly and effectively taking action when non-conformances are found. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Technical Qualifications/experience: * Bachelor degree in Engineering, prefer Manufacturing or Electrical/Electronic * Three-Five years experience working within a certified quality management system (e.g. ISO). * Exceptional process aptitude (i.e. intuitive understanding of manufacturing processes) * Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment. * Previous work experience in an organization that supplied OEM’s. * Customer quality assurance experience. * Previous audit experience. * Previous experience in leading and managing a Quality Department * Experience and practice of 8D problem solving disciplines * Measurement systems analysis and Statistical process control * A strong communicator at all levels, good analytical and leadership skills Quality Manager preferred Technical Qualifications/experience: * Experience in the electronics industry * Technical knowledge of Surface Mount assembly processes * Project management experience. * Certified Quality Engineer * Hand Soldering Inspection Knowledge * Ideally, you will have PCB knowledge * IPC knowledge - preferably IPC 3