Quality Manager

Quality Manager  

Derby 

Permanent 

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum 



Overview



EMBS Engineering are working in partnership with a manufacturing business operating in a precision engineering environment looking to secure a new Quality Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for driving the business through to full AS9100 accreditation and leading a team of Quality Engineers, Technicians and Inspectors.

This is a pivotal appointment with clear, time-critical objectives, including successful completion of a two-stage AS9100 audit. The right candidate will bring genuine Quality Manager experience and the confidence to lead from the front.



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​​​​​​​What's in if for you?

• 35-hour working week


• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 7 years' service.


• Healthcare scheme including dental and optical cashback (available after probation).


• Choice of two pension schemes with 5% employer contribution (available after probation)

• Take full ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS), leading its continual improvement in line with ISO9001 and driving the business towards AS9100 accreditation.


• Lead and manage the Quality department day-to-day, including Quality Engineers, Technicians and Inspectors.


• Manage quality-related projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant quality standards.


• Write and review quality procedures, ensuring documentation is fit for purpose and reflects best practice.


• Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) through to closure.


• Interface with customers and auditors, supporting audit preparation, execution and follow-up actions.


• Manage supplier quality activity, including evaluation, performance monitoring and non-conformance follow-up.


• Provide clear direction to the team, holding people to account to ensure tasks are completed on time.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a Quality Manager role, with the confidence to lead a department.


• Genuine, hands-on experience with AS9100.


• Experience managing and leading a small team.


• Background within a precision engineering environment with manufacturing capabilities.


• Working knowledge of how quality procedures should be structured and documented.


• A direct, confident approach, with the ability to address issues and drive tasks to completion.


• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities against tight deadlines.