Location: Hertfordshire | Salary: + Benefits |
Sector: Engineering | Specialism: |
Type: Permanent | Contact: Adrienne Kettlewell |
Quality Manager
- Start - ASAP
- Salary - ££££ negotiable
- Company benefits package
- Location - Hertfordshire
Job Purpose:
To manage the quality functions, approvals and systems. Be a hands-on individual who will be involved in all aspects of the company's quality activities.
The company
We are a leading distributor and stockist of approved fasteners & hardware servicing the global aerospace industry. The company partners with major aerospace OEM's and their supply chains to source aerospace fasteners/hardware and are experts in the design of bespoke inventory management solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Accountable for the day-to-day maintenance of the AS9120 standard which includes the following:
- Manage two direct line reports and assist in the mentoring and development of the quality
- team.
- Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System
- (QMS) and quality assurance functions.
- Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding quality related concerns.
- Hosting external audits from customers, regulatory bodies & interested parties.
- Ensuring that internal and supplier audits are completed to the audit schedule.
- Administering the inspection of parts and the generation of inspection reports and FAIRS.
- Answerable for the Non-Conformance (NC) and Return Material Authorisation (RMA)
- process.
- Responsible for generation and maintenance of quality metrics and Key Performance Indicators.
- Report to and deputise for the Quality Director
Experience:
- Strong quality background preferably in the aerospace/defence/automotive industry.
- AS9100/AS9120 experience preferable (ISO 9001 Minimum).
- Auditing internal/external.
- Problem solving and root cause investigation techniques.
- Experience with machined parts and associated processes.
- Skilled in reading technical drawings and understand tolerances.
Qualifications:
- Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent in a technical or engineering subject.
Competencies:
- Strong people management skills
- Well organised and self-motivated
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
- An enthusiastic individual, team player that can deliver results
- Strong IT skills with the ability to create Key Performance Indicators.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Understanding of quality assurance processes such as APQP, PPAP and FAI.
- QCF/S27/1
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