Quality Manager

Quality Manager Vacancy with Aerospace Manufacturer 4 Day Working Week, 22% Pension and Career Progression to Head of Quality We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager to join a Global, Tier 1 Aerospace Manufacturer who are rapidly growing. They're looking for a Quality Manager to play a pivotal part in developing the Quality Management System, as well as leading audits, managing APQP/PPAP processes, and driving continuous improvements! The opportunity offers excellent career prospects, including direct progression to Head of Quality in the future, as well as offering a 4-day week, plus a 22% pension! Key Duties & Responsibilities of the Quality Manager: * Ensure a continued effective Quality Management System in compliance with applicable Customer, Regulatory, and Third Party requirements * Develop and deliver a programme of Internal Audits to support compliance and improvement. * Collation and analysis of Quality performance data to Support an effective Management Review Process and Leadership Team inputs * Develop and implement APQP/PPAP processes, aligned to customer requirements and AIAG guidelines. * Ensure effective continued supplier assurance activities that support our business needs (Approvals, NCR’s, Scorecards etc.) * Co-ordination of External Audits * Support the Product Value Stream Teams with the preparation of APQP Quality documentation including Industrial Process Flow Charts, Control Plans, Process FMEAs, Gage R&R/Capability Studies, Quality Plans and Dossiers, compilation of PPAP files. * Support with The Head of Quality in progressing our 5 Year Plan Strategic Goals, delivered through annual Strategy Deployment Objectives * Co-ordination and Compilation of First Article Inspection Reports * Completion of Investigations and Improvement Projects identified as a result of internal non-conformities, or as a result of a Customer concern * Ensure any actions allocated to you on Q-Pulse are completed in a satisfactory and timely manner. Essential Experience for the Quality Manager : * 5 years’ experience in a Quality Assurance role within Aerospace. * Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Gage R&R and SPC * Writing of Company level Procedures and Working level Instructions Desirable Experience: * Practical experience of APQP, PPAP, Gage R&R and capability studies * Knowledge of AS9100 Standard * Knowledge of Part 21 Subpart G Essential Qualifications: * Recognised Qualification in Engineering and/or Quality Assurance * ISO9000/AS9100 Quality Systems * Desirable Qualifications: * Lead Auditor ISO9001/9100 Quality Systems If you are a dynamic Quality Manager and are looking to join a progressive and collaborative aerospace organisation, please get in touch today