Quality Manager

Salary: £50k - £58k DOE
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Hours: Full-time, Mon/Fri
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP 

We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Manager from an Aerospace environment who has a strong understanding and working knowledge of AS9100/102 to oversee and manage all aspects of this Engineering firms Quality Systems and processes.

Please do not apply if you have no knowledge of AS9100 as this is crucial for the role

Your Responsibilities

Manage and maintain current Regulatory Approvals (AS9100, ISO9001 & Nadcap)
QMS Maintenance (Quality Manual and Procedures Manual).
AS9100 Compliance and awareness.
Lead Audit Activity
Lead external audits (Customer & Regulatory)
Manage and maintain and oversee Internal Audit Program.
Manage and maintain current customer Quality Requirements.
Support the onboarding of new customers.
Updating and maintenance of customer compliance matrix and desktop audits.
Maintain Training Records and Internal Stamp Approvals register.
Customer point of contact relating to Quality related queries/issues.
Processing of customer returns using key quality tools such as: 8D Problem Solving, 5 Why process mapping.
Application of key quality tools such as: 8D Problem Solving, 5 Why process mapping, FMEA and PPAP including the support of other associates in their use.
Monitor and analysis of manufacturing performance through Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Gauge R&R etc.
Produce and report (External) Customer Quality KPI's
Produce and report Internal Quality KPI's (Daily Management and Monthly Reports).
Managing a team of up to six inspection personnel.
Attend and Support Daily Management (Review/Record KPI's)
Support NPI process including PPAP, PFMEA and DVI processes when requested by customer contract.
Support site lead with the completion of Management review process.
Support Purchasing Lead with monitoring and maintaining Supplier Quality Performance.
Monthly maintenance/review of the supplier (ASL) Approved Suppliers List.
Prepare (Quality) Induction Packs for new starters.
Manage internal calibration system/schedule.
Promote quality awareness throughout the organisation by coaching.
To lead and participate in regular Quality Clinic investigations. 

Key Requirements

Minimum of 5 Years experience of Quality Management in an AS9100 environment. 

Experience of Internal auditing to AS9100 & ISO9001 

Commercial awareness & professionalism. 

Experience of managing a team of Inspectors would be advantageous. 

Experience of First article inspection in line with AS9102 requirements. 

Experience of Aerospace and/or precision manufacturing industry. 

At least 5 or more years' experience preferably in Aerospace 

Internal auditing experience to AS9100 & ISO9001 

Very strong understanding of Quality Systems 

Customer facing experience 

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