We at JKR are excited to be supporting one of our long-standing clients in recruiting a Quality Manager!

This role is a Senior Leadership position and will be accountable and responsible for all aspects of the company's Quality Management System.

Quality Manager Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement Quality objectives including quality improvement strategies, which are aligned with company goals, AS9100 certification & regulatory compliance.
Chair Management Reviews to ensure the continuing suitability and effectiveness of the Quality Management System and to assess any improvement opportunities for the Quality team
Lead, mentor, and motivate the Quality function, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment
Manage all regulatory compliance including but not limited to ROHS, REACH, CMRT, EMRT
Monitor regulatory changes and issue compliance updates internally and externally, as required
Monitor Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), customer complaints, and other Quality indicators and drive projects to prevent & eliminate recurring issues as well as address special events in order to drive an overall improvement
Implement effective process and product control strategies such as PFMEA, control plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Production Part Approval Process, Layered Process Audits and Finished Goods audits, where necessary
Develop and implement ISO procedures to improve flexibility, compliance, standardisation and overall effectiveness
Perform Internal ISO and Supplier Quality audits and support customer audits as necessary to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification requirements
Lead and train others to develop effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing concepts in response to customer concerns, COPQ data or regular product audit results

Quality Manager Ideal Candidate:

Extensive experience in a Quality Management role
Previously held a senior position within a high mix / low to medium volume manufacturing environment
A proven record of results achieved from a continuous improvement approach
Several years of technical experience ideally in electronics manufacturing with Aerospace, Defence and Automotive customers
A high level of knowledge of the requirements of AS9100, QS 9000, ISO 9000, TS16949
Continuous Improvement skills such as FMEA, SPC, 8D, MSA

Quality Manager Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Enhanced pension contributions
Healthcare cashback plan
Employee assistance programme
Site incentive plan
Financial wellbeing benefit
Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted RAC membership
Discounted Gym membership
5 weeks (in hours) annual leave plus bank holidays
A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.
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