Overview:

We're currently recruiting a Quality Manager for a relatively small SME which is part of an international group. The manufacturer is based in Newport.

The company is a project driven and specifications can vary greatly from one order to the next. They are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer (who wants to step to a manager position) or a Quality Manager, preferably a candidate who has experience of an engineering workshop environment. This position has a maximum salary of £42k.

The Role:

* Implement and maintain QHSE system to achieve compliance and continued approval with ISO 9001, P.E.D. (2014/68/EU), PE(s)R, ATEX and any other applicable standards defined by leadership team

* Monitor, audit, and report on QHSE performance

* Develop, maintain, and improve the business' Management Systems to continually develop QHSE and operating standards

* Manage and develop QHSE staff

QMS:

* ISO 9001:2015 QMS compliance and maintenance

* Compliance and maintenance of regulatory standards P.E.D. (2014/68/EU), PE(s)R, ATEX

* Prompt and accurate processing of corrective actions raised from certification and regulatory body non-conformities (external audits)

* Ensuring product traceability as prescribed by the above QMS and product regulatory standards

* Liaising with process owners to ensure prompt processing of Quality Event reports for internal & supplier non-conformities and customer complaints

* Liaising with process owners to ensure prompt and accurate processing of corrective and improvement actions from Quality Event reports

* Support and liaison for customer and regulatory body audits

* Maintenance of internal and external audit plan

* Planning and execution of internal and supplier audits

* Prompt and accurate processing of corrective and improvement actions from internal and supplier audits

* Incoming parts and material are inspected in line with company QC requirements

* Despatched product inspected in line with company final inspection QC requirements

* Customer contract documentation (S.D.R.L.) processed in line with customer contractual requirements

* Liaison and support for Third Party Inspection product and contract inspection visits to the company

* Demonstrating a hands-on approach to technical aspects of QMS

* Coaching and encouraging colleagues in the philosophy of continuous improvement with recognised tools and techniques

* Managing and motivating staff against recognised, agreed, roles and responsibilities

* Deploy and promote a culture of lost cost and waste management to ensure business improvement is prioritised

Continuous Improvement:

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across QHSE and production areas

* Maintain a register of continuous improvement actions

* Utilize lean manufacturing principles and techniques to enhance operational efficiency. (5S etc)

* Develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation among employees

The Person:

* Qualified to technical HND/HNC level or equivalent is desirable but not essential if previous work experience can demonstrate a proven track record and ability within a quality biased manufacturing environment.

* Ideally qualified to minimum certificate level quality assurance (Charted Quality Institute or BSI) or NVQ business improvement techniques level 2 or 3.

* Customer facing experience form a mechanical engineering background