Quality Manager (Precision Engineering)

Bridgwater, TA6

Up to £50,000

Are you a time-served Quality Manager with a strong background in precision engineering?

Do you have experience of managing a team?

Are you looking for a long-term position with a forward-thinking, constantly investing, growing company?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting for a Quality Manager for our client in the Bridgwater area. Our client specialises in high-quality precision CNC machined parts for the aerospace, motorsport, defence and commercial bases. As the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in the business's operations and success.

The Role: You will be a key member of the management team and be a key part of the decision-making for the business. You will oversee the Quality Team to ensure that products and processes meet the requirements including AS9100. Responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

* Manage, train and mentor the quality team and ensure a good level of morale is maintained.

* Be the voice of the customer within the business.

* Maintain and update as necessary the quality management system (QMS). Comprising policies, quality manuals, work instructions and standard operating procedures.

* Be the first point of contact for quality concerns for customers

* Review contracts from customers and NDA's as and when required.

* Conduct internal and supplier audits.

* Host certification body and customer audits.

* Maintain regulatory compliance within the quality aspects of the business.

* Arrange and attend the management meetings , management review meetings and other appropriate meetings to support the business and customers.

* Maintain the supplier, internal and customer non-conformance system.

* Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL).

* Ensure NCR's are investigated, completed and returned to customers.

* Sign off /Complete First Article to AS9102, PPAP and inspection reports (ISIR).

* Ensure adherence to agreed plans and procedures and adherence to KPI's.

* Conduct reject analysis for internal and external rejects.

* Carry out root cause analysis and complete RCCA reports.

* Conduct inspection of externally supplied materials, goods and parts when needed.

* Use of metrology equipment when required

The Candidate:

* Time served Quality Manager with a background in precision engineering (Aerospace, defence, automotive or similar).

* Experienced with supplier development and interaction

* AS9100 D Lead Auditor (IRQA)

* Experienced with writing processes and work instructions that are compliant to AS9100 and customer requirements

* Sabre 4 trained

* Good time management skills

* Must be able to pass BPSS security clearance (will be paid for)

The Benefits:

* Up to £50,000

* Monday to Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm, Friday 8 am - 2.30 pm

* Company Pension

* Free onsite parking

* 30 days annual leave including bank holidays (increases with time served)

If you are interested, please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position