QA Manager

Imperial Recruitment Group is delighted to announce that we are working with a long established manufacturer to appoint a QA Manager on a permanent basis.

Job Title: QA Manager

Location: Stockton

Package: Competitive

Employment Opportunity: Permanent

Overview of the role:

As a Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that their products consistently meet and exceed customer expectations. Your responsibilities will include organising and leading inspections, developing, and maintaining management systems, managing non-conformance, overseeing supplier quality assurance, and more. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities are but not limited to:

Quality System Administration:

* Manage Internal Quality and Supplier Audits

* Develop, Improve & Maintain Management Systems (IATF16949, ISO 9001, Working towards ISO 14001)

* Liaise with External Certification Bodies

* Act as company Management Representative (Quality)

* Maintain and Review Laboratory Scope

* Product Approval (Assist Product Engineering Function)

* Assist in APQP Coordination

* Develop Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, etc.

* Manage and Compile Production Part Approval Planning Process (PPAP)

* Assist in Conducting Process/Machine Capability Studies

Managing Non-Conformance:

* Liaise with Customers on Quality Issues

* Tracking/Reporting Cost of Quality

* Generate/Present Data on Internal Rework & Scrap

* Develop & Maintain KPIs (QCD)

Supplier Quality Assurance:

* Quality Assessment & Approval (Manage Approved Suppliers List)

* Performance Reporting

Other Responsibilities:

* Measurement System Control (GR&R)

* Quarantine Control

* Concession Requests, Participate in APQP

* Assist Sales Manager in Issue/Routing Changes

To be considered for this senior opportunity you will have:

* Demonstrable quality management experience within the manufacturing sector

* Experience managing a team

* Audit experience ideally ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and IS(phone number removed)

* Demonstrable familiarity with the processes such as injection moulding, paint finishing, assembly work.

* Attention to Detail

* Ability to Delegate Tasks

* Problem-Solving Skills

* Proactive Nature

* Excellent Interpersonal Skills

* Ability to Work Independently or as Part of a Team

For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group