Product Quality Specialist (Methods and Tools)

£45,000

Bolton

1-2 days per week on-site

37 Hours Per Week (Flexible Working)

Security Clearance Eligibility Required: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

What we can offer you:

* Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

* Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

* Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

* Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

* Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

* Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

The opportunity:

The client are looking for a Quality Assurance Systems Specialist. You will have the opportunity to drive improvements in product assurance and quality through the enhanced utilisation of their, software Tools and data analytics tools.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of enhancing product quality by implementing new software solutions and engaging with engineering, manufacturing, and quality management teams. You will have the chance to work in an international, high-tech environment where innovation, integrity, and team spirit are core values.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in SAP systems, business intelligence, and analytics tools, with a focus on delivering operation improvement. You will work hands-on with cutting-edge technology to predict and prevent quality issues, driving meaningful change and innovation within the organisation.

If you are ready to drive innovation and quality in a dynamic aerospace environment, we encourage you to apply!

Role Purpose:

* SAP and Software Systems: Lead the integration and optimisation of SAP systems, particularly within the SAP Quality Management (QM) module, to enhance quality assurance processes and support software changes and testing.

* Data Analytics and Innovation: Utilise business intelligence and analytics tools to solve quality challenges, focusing on predictive and prescriptive analytics to anticipate and prevent non-conformance issues.

* Training and Development: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programmes to ensure users are proficient with SAP systems and quality management tools, fostering continuous learning and improvement.

* User Support and System Management: Manage user support requests, incidents, and system updates to ensure smooth and efficient operations and minimise disruptions.

* Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices across the product lifecycle to improve quality, reduce issues, and maintain high industry standards.

Role Responsibilities:

* Provide expert support and guidance to users on quality assurance processes, SAP systems, and business intelligence tools.

* Manage the setup of new users, maintain user accounts, and perform regular reviews to ensure system security and effective use.

* Lead the development, testing, and deployment of new tools and dashboards to enhance quality management and business intelligence capabilities.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage software release and change cycles, ensuring all changes are well-documented and communicated.

* Drive corrective actions and process improvements, leveraging data-driven insights to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

* Manage SAP/QM configurations and customisations, supporting the migration to SAP HANA and ensuring seamless system integration.

* Participate in process harmonisation efforts across international teams and contribute to developing a cohesive Quality Assurance strategy.

* Explore and apply AI and advanced data analytics techniques to develop innovative quality management solutions.

What we're looking for from you:

* Operational experience in product quality management

* Experience of working in an aerospace/ defence engineering business - preferred, not essential

* Working knowledge of ERP systems, and in particular SAP QM / SAP HANA, together with SAP project and change management experience - beneficial, but not essential.

* Strong communication skills.

* Highly self-motivated and demonstrating a determination and persistence to deliver results