Quality Manager
Northampton
Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a DOE

* Are you an experienced Quality Manager that has worked within precision engineering / advanced manufacturing industries in an SME environment?

* Do you enjoy working in a hands-on capacity?

* Do you have exposure to working with engines or engine parts, whether that be professional or personal?

* Managed a small yet versatile team?

If the answer is YES to the above, then we have the perfect opportunity for you....

EMBS Engineering has been exclusively briefed to help acquire a talented Quality Manager to join a market-leading, well-established precision engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of complex, intricate components for world-leading organisations.
With an international presence, our client has a business portfolio that includes Automotive / Motorsport, Formula 1 and Aerospace.

Following year-on-year growth, our client is looking to recruit a Quality Manager to join their existing talented team on a permanent basis.

The successful Quality Manager will be responsible for the further development and maintenance of all quality management systems with an emphasis on Quality Control of all operations.
The Quality Manager will report to the Operations Manager.
The other key focus area will be to drive continuous improvement within the business.

What's on offer?

* Stability / Longevity: Permanent position

* Competitive salary: £50,000 - £55,000 p.a

* Hours: Days

* 35 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays + the opportunity to increase after length of service

* Discretional company bonus

* Excellent pension scheme - employer contributions of 10% initially, with the opportunity for this to rise up to 15% employer contribution

* Group income protection plan in the event of a period of long-term illness

* Group life assurance for life-cover at 4x basic salary

* Private medical health scheme

* + much more

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

* Ensuring department targets are set and objectives are met; quality, compliance and product conformances

* Implementing 5S processes and Continuous Improvement methodologies

* Maintaining a QMS aligned with ISO9001

* Working with and aligning the business for external audits by regulatory bodies

* Being comfortable in planning, initiating, and managing quality improvement projects

Successful applicants MUST be able to demonstrate:

* Previous Quality Management experience within an SME environment

* Held roles and have exposure to working with Automotive, Motorsport, Aerospace, Formula One, Defence precision metallic components

* Adhered to ISO standards as a minimum

* Experience of working to AS9100 or IATF16949 would be advantageous

* Ability to manage cross-functional problem-solving teams

* Experience leading audits and quality system certification processes

* Strong communication skills

* Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

If you are interested in the opportunity of Quality Manager and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients' growing quality department located in Northampton.

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role