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Quality Manager

Shirley Parsons Ltd
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1HB, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Shirley Parsons is partnering with a renowned engineering organization in the Nuclear, Medical, Energy, and Aerospace sectors to find a Quality Manager for their facility in Abingdon, Oxford.
  • The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and several years of experience as a Quality Lead in a manufacturing environment, ideally within precision engineering or the Nuclear/Aerospace/Automotive sectors.
  • The Quality Manager will focus on reducing non-conformance costs and achieving zero customer complaints while promoting a culture of total quality ownership.
  • Key responsibilities include assuring product quality, maintaining ISO certifications, managing inspection processes, and providing QA training to operators.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, reflective of the candidate's experience and expertise in quality management.

Shirley Parsons is thrilled to partner with a renowned engineering organisation with deep expertise in the Nuclear, Medical, Energy, and Aerospace sectors. This company’s success is driven by an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, with 90% of their business coming from repeat clients, many of whom have relied on them as a trusted, single-source partner for over 25 years. 

They are seeking a Quality Manager for their state of the art facility in Abingdon, Oxford. This is a pivotal role within the business, ideal for someone driven to lead and enhance the efficiency of the Quality Assurance department. The Quality Manager will focus on reducing non-conformance costs and driving "right-first-time" standards to achieve zero customer complaints, while also fostering a culture of total quality ownership among all employees, empowering each team member to contribute to continuous improvement.

 

Quality Manager Responsibilities:

  • Assure product quality and strive for continual total quality improvement.
  • Develop cost effective processes to ensure that total quality is promoted.
  • Maintain relevant ISO and AS EN 9100 certifications or equivalent and any other area of “best practices”.
  • Provide Management team support, advice and assistance on quality management and technical engineering. Practical “hands-on” approach required.
  • Identify quality costs, faults at final and work diligently to reduce.
  • Integral part of the Contract Review process pre-manufacture.
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers concerning drawing queries, concessions or any other problem arising within Department, in accordance with procedures. Visit customers/suppliers as directed/needed to improve relations and provide required service.
  • Progress Change Notes Database and timely resolutions.
  • Manage and undertake compilation of LTQR and QCP as per customer requirements.
  • Provide timely Inspection and Quality support service to operations, achieving scheduled lead-times.
  • All forms of inspection and testing include, i.e., 1st off Intermediate and Final Inspection and compiling analysis reports.
  • To supervise on inspection methods and perform, also specify and request any specialised equipment or tooling when necessary to fulfil inspection needs or improve the service provided.
  • Liaise with Production Associates/Operators, when necessary, on methods of rectification/re-work etc.
  • Provide QA training, including training of Operators in all aspects of inspection techniques and equipment, including the preparation of inspection equipment work instruction.
  • Produce FAIR and 8Ds and Concessions
  • Undertake CMM programming as required.
  • Assisting in the effective management of the entire measurement and test equipment calibration system. Ensure proper use through education, processes, audits (no metal -to metal contact on shopfloor, no multiple equipment…)
  • Managing NCR database and provide quality assurance to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Manage External and Internal Audits.

 

Quality Manager Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant Qualification in Engineering (essential)
  • Strong engineering, drawing understanding (GD&T) (essential)
  • Multi year experience as a Quality Lead in a manufacturing, preferably low volume SME precision engineering or in an Nuclear/Aerospace/Automotive parts business (low volume high complexity)
  • Experience of working in isolation or a very small team.
  • Hands-on & flexible
  • Practical knowledge and experience of Machining and Assembly

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