Wrightbus is one of the fastest growing production companies in Europe. We are looking for a Quality Manager responsible for overseeing and managing the quality assurance and quality control processes within their area of responsibility.
Quality Assurance Strategy:
* Develop and implement the plant's quality management system (QMS), ensuring alignment with industry standards such as ISO 9001, and regulatory compliance for bus manufacturing.
* Define and monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) across production processes.
* Conduct internal audits.
* Process Improvement:
* Identify, analyse, and resolve quality issues in production, working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and maintain product integrity.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing principles, to enhance product quality and reduce waste.
Team Leadership:
* Supervise, mentor, and train the quality control and assurance team, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to perform their roles effectively.
* Foster a culture of quality and accountability throughout the plant, encouraging proactive quality management at all levels of the organisation.
* Customer and Stakeholder Interaction:
* Address customer quality concerns and complaints, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions as needed.
* Ensure customer requirements are integrated into the manufacturing processes and final product checks.
* Provide reports and updates on quality performance to management and other stakeholders.
Quality Control:
* Oversee the inspection and testing of buses and components during production and at final assembly stages, ensuring all buses meet safety and performance standards.
* Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, non-conformance reports, and corrective actions.
* Ensure the proper use of inspection tools and equipment, maintaining calibration standards.
* Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:
* Ensure that all quality control activities align with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Promote and enforce adherence to workplace safety standards throughout the quality processes.
The Requirements
* Bachelor's degree or HND in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic engineering, or business, or related field, and 3 plus years' experience in a management role within Quality
* Ability to implement and maintain procedures within a QMS
* Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective and containment actions
* Ability to conduct audits to an agreed schedule
* Ability to analyse facts, data and trends
* Working knowledge of quality procedures and practices
* Ability to update quality documentation to carry forward lessons learned
* Working knowledge of continuous improvement
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training
The Benefits:
Discretionary bonus
Life Insurance
Medicash scheme
Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
Free car parking
Canteen
Career progression
Professional development
Flexitime