TEC Partners are pleased to have partnered with a high growth organisation who specialise in the manufacturer of high-quality engineered metal parts, serving various industries, including pharmaceutical and automotive and more.
Quality Manager Role
The ideal candidate will focus on reducing defects, cutting costs, and shortening lead times through technological advancements. You will play a vital role in improving our on-time delivery and reducing quality issues, ensuring our quality systems are efficient and align with business goals.
Quality Manager Responsibilities:
- Redevelop and maintain a robust QMS 9001 system with regular internal audits.
- Develop quality procedures with operational staff.
- Ensure document control and updates.
- Collaborate with production managers to solve quality issues.
- Understand customer needs to develop effective quality control processes.
- Implement production process improvements to enhance product quality.
- Use problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
- Monitor performance with KPIs and lead continuous improvement projects.
- Focus on reducing non-conformances and scrap rates.
- Provide training and tools to meet quality standards.
- Maintain weekly and monthly status reports.
- Support the inspection team and maintain inspection and quarantine records
Quality Manager Essentials
- Degree or advanced apprenticeship in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in welding, fabrication, or sheet metal.
- Senior quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
- In-depth understanding of quality control procedures and industry standards.
- Proven track record of project delivery, cost management, and quality assurance.
- Experience in managing quality performance and customer improvement plans.
- Experience with project delivery for key customers and managing customer experience
- Experience in building and managing Quality Management Systems.
- QMS auditing experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Willingness to travel to local customer sites.
If you're interested in driving a forward-thinking commercial product Quality function forward, please apply with an up to date CV.