Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Enfield - Hybrid

£60,000 - £65,000

We are one of the UK's leading providers of cost effective marine, coastal and land based security and surveillance radar systems and support services; providing solutions for the commercial, defence and security sectors worldwide.

An exciting opportunity for an established Quality Assurance Manager, experienced in implementing and maintaining quality system frameworks, quality assurance & control.

Key accountabilities - Quality Assurance Manager

+ To develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring adherence with local policies throughout the Group of companies.

+ To improve quality culture and performance.

+ To develop and maintain the Configuration Management process.

+ To ensure customer satisfaction and operational consistency is achieved by promoting a culture of continuous improvement throughout the business.

Skills and knowledge required - Quality Assurance Manager

+ Proven experience as a Quality Manager with at least five years' experience in a similar role within the defence, aerospace, or automotive industry.

+ Holds an appropriate recognised quality qualification and a demonstrable track record of achievements in improving quality performance.

+ Engineering background with a qualification in electromechanical engineering ideally of degree level.

+ Strong research, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

+ Understanding of business management principles.

+ Qualified ISO lead auditor ISO 9001:2015 (AS 9100 is beneficial).

+ Knowledge of AQAP 2110, 2310, and AS 9100.

+ Understanding of product quality assurance processes such as APQP, PPAP and FAI.

+ Knowledge of Marine Equipment Directive (MED) and ISO 14001 is beneficial.