Jackson Hogg are exclusively supporting a specialist manufacturer in the Hampshire area on their Quality Manager search.

The successful Quality Manager will be responsible for all areas of the Quality function and provide support within Operations. Lead and develop the Quality Management system, striving for best-in-class products and business practices to deliver to the customer's expectations, managing teams and projects across the business.

Quality Manager Responsibilities

* Lead and manage all aspects of Quality and Compliance, ensuring adherence to the highest standards across the business through all stages of product lifecycle - NPI to Aftermarket.

* Manage and maintain ISO9001 and AS9100 accreditation across group and future accreditations as defined by business strategy.

* Create and implement best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance

* Ensure that quality strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market and in a sustained manner

* Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process

* Implement new quality processes and systems where appropriate

* Work to prevent non-conformances, customer complaints, concession and rework alongside Manufacturing/ Engineering and Operations to develop corrective and preventative actions within required time-frame

* Develop the Quality Management System, updating procedures and train team members where required

* Conduct regular audits of processes against the internal management system, providing comprehensive reports on findings and recommendations for improvement.

* Establish robust PFMEA review process.

* Establish robust PPAP process is in place.

* Drive RCA (utilising tools such as 8D, A3 etc) to ensure robust responses to issues impacting fit/form or function of delivered project.

* Own & be a catalyst for the corrective action logs (3C) & ensure fully integrated into PFMEA process.

Successful Quality Manager Requirements:

* Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.

* Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development.

* Experience with ISO9001 and AS9100 regulatory codes.

* Proficient auditing and compliance experience.

* Engineering background, ideally Electronics Manufacturing, specifically working in Quality roles.

* Excellent report writing skills, demonstrating clarity and consistency throughout.

* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to efficiently meet deadlines.

* Comfortable using Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

* Full Clean UK Driving Licence with ability to travel to other sites when required