We need a Quality Manager for a £53,000 to £58,000 Company based in Hemel Hempstead, a High-quality aerospace, precision machining company. You will manage, oversee and implement all required Quality Systems and supporting processes to ensure compliance with business, regulatory and customer requirements.
Key activities:
- Manage and maintain current Regulatory Approvals (AS9100, ISO9001 & Nadcap)
- QMS Maintenance (Quality Manual and Procedures Manual).
- AS9100 Compliance and awareness.
- Lead Audit Activity
- Lead external audits (Customer & Regulatory)
- Manage and maintain and oversee Internal Audit Program.
- Manage and maintain current customer Quality Requirements.
- Support the onboarding of new customers.
- Updating and maintenance of customer compliance matrix and desktop audits.
- Maintain Training Records and Internal Stamp Approvals register.
- Customer point of contact relating to Quality related queries/issues.
- Processing of customer returns using key quality tools such as: 8D Problem Solving, 5 Why process mapping.
- Application of key quality tools such as: 8D Problem Solving, 5 Why process mapping, FMEA and PPAP including the support of other associates in their use.
- Monitor and analysis of manufacturing performance through Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Gauge R&R etc.
- Produce and report (External) Customer Quality KPI’s
- Produce and report Internal Quality KPI’s (Daily Management and Monthly Reports).
- Managing a team of up to six inspection personnel.
- Attend and Support Daily Management (Review/Record KPI’s)
- Support NPI process including PPAP, PFMEA and DVI processes when requested by customer contract.
- Support site lead with the completion of Management review process.
- Support Purchasing Lead with monitoring and maintaining Supplier Quality Performance.
- Monthly maintenance/review of the supplier (ASL) Approved Suppliers List.
- Prepare (Quality) Induction Packs for new starters.
- Manage internal calibration system/schedule.
- Promote quality awareness throughout the organisation by coaching.
- To lead and participate in regular Quality Clinic investigations.
- Flexibility to travel within the UK when required.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong leadership skills.
Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Excellent numerical ability.
Good/accurate data input skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Good communications skills (written & verbal).
Able to accept responsibility day to day with minimal supervision. (Key)
Analytical skills and methodical approach to problem resolution and investigation.
Knowledge of Quality & Continual Improvement tools such as: FMEA, Gauge R&R, 8D, Process Mapping, 5 Why’s, Ishikawa etc. (Key)
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control experience. (SPC)
Effective time management.
Preferences(Things that make it easier to do the job)
Knowledge of AS9100 & Nadcap (PRI) requirements.
Knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA and DVI processes would be advantageous
Experience
Minimum of 5 Years experience of Quality Management in an AS9100 environment.
Experience of Internal auditing to AS9100 & ISO9001
Commercial awareness & professionalism.
Experience of managing a team of Inspectors would be advantageous.
Experience of First article inspection in line with AS9102 requirements.
Experience of Aerospace and/or precision manufacturing industry.
At least 5 or more year’s experience preferably in Aerospace.
Preferences, Experience of AS9100, ISO 9001 and Nadcap (PRI) would be advantageous.
Total Rewards and Benefits
- Salary competitive depending on experience.
- Working 39.5 hours a week from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am to 4.00 pm on Fridays (30 mins for lunch)
- Overtime payable at x1.5 hourly rate (days)
- Discretionary site bonus scheme
- Discretionary pay reviews
- Financial Wellbeing package including Independent 1-to-1 financial coaching and pension advice, financial workshops and more!
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme- currently provided by Scottish Widows
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year (including Christmas closure)
- Onsite parking
- Life assurance
- WeCare employee support package- offering access to private GP services 24/7 plus mental health and wellbeing services to support your healthy living lifestyle.
To apply, please email your CV to lee.evans@inceptionpro.co.uk / 07702058171. To find out more, call