Quality and H&S Manager

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-day management of the Quality system and measuring of Quality Performance internally, with customers and suppliers.
• To take ownership of the QMS and quality team in order to maintain best-practice quality across the company.
• Improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing process and the supply chain by liaising with staff, management, customers, and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain cost effective and practical inspection methodologies using appropriate equipment suitable for the product range.
• Assist with review and sign-off of First Article Inspection Reports.
• Develop a continuous improvement plan of activities by supporting LEAN & 5S events and generating individual ideas to improve EHS and quality.
• Liaise with customers, staff and management on quality issues and provide immediate response to all customer complaints and manage customer returns, investigation, and rework requirements.
• Use 8D problem solving with 5Y principles, to determine all internal & external non-conformances.
• Carry out internal product, process, and supplier audits to ensure that the processes in place are maintained and the manufacturing & supply chain is compliant.
• Oversee all corrective actions are implemented following root cause investigations or audits, ensuring all non-conforming records are reviewed and closed out in a timely manner.
• Manage and control the calibration system for up to 2000 individual items.
• Contribute to the delivery of the EHS Model by participating in Job Safety Observations, providing solutions to EHS problems where appropriate and carrying out method statements and risk assessments.
• Implement and oversee the integration and operation of AS9145 and AS9100.
• Manage and oversee the DSQR process within the business.
• Accountable for undertaking quality investigations and implementing any changes needed to QMS.
• Accountable for internal audits of process compliance and pro-actively recommending improvements.
• Responsible for continually improving the standard operating processes and be the point of escalation for any quality related interaction with customers and auditors.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture, and act as lead for a culture of quality and continuous improvement and support other members of staff as necessary.
• Provide HS training and awareness along different sites.
• Maintaining documentation of procedural changes.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• 3 years of experience of working in a Quality Management role within the engineering or similar industry.
• 2:1 University Degree (Equivalent to bachelor’s degree) in related discipline.
• Recognised auditor qualification.
• H&S management and experience within a H&S role.
• Inspection of mechanical components.
• Understanding of CNC machining and development of First Articles and measurement.
• A valid full UK driving license.

Desirable

• Mechanical Engineering qualification HNC minimum.
• Experience of preparing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• An understanding of APQP / AS9145.
• EHS knowledge ISO 14001/45001.
• CMM Programming and use.
• 8D problem solving.
• An understanding of LEAN manufacturing philosophy.

WHAT WE OFFER

• £52,000 - £58,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday + public holidays.
• Company team building days out.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Company laptop & mobile phone provided.
• Business Mileage allowance.
• Pension + Life Assurance.
• On-site parking.