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Bates & Bradshaw are proud to be working in partnership to support their recruitment needs, helping to find skilled professionals to drive the business forward.Specialising in high-performance electrical cable assemblies and control panels, this East Yorkshire-based company serves the aerospace, defence, marine, and industrial sectors across Europe.
Purpose of the Role
- Support the Quality Manager by overseeing manufacturing and engineering processes, identifying quality issues, and implementing effective solutions.
- Optimise production processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a deputy for the Quality Manager when required.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant quality and regulatory standards.
- Identify quality issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Conduct internal audits in line with AS9100 and ISO14001 standards.
- Manage quality improvement projects to enhance the QMS
- Oversee supplier product returns, conduct investigations, verify rejections, and communicate corrective action requirements to suppliers.
- Manage the Quality Management System (QMS) and host customer or third-party audits.
- Handle the return of supplied products to suppliers, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with export controls.
- Track and analyse Quality and Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement based on data insights.
- Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.
Person Specification
About You
- Experience in a quality or manufacturing role is beneficial.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements in both manufacturing and office environments.
- High level of attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
- A proactive approach to quality assurance and process improvement.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
- Experience using 8D problem-solving and 5 Whys methodologies.
- Understanding of risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Experience in conducting internal audits.
- Valid UK driving licence.
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification
