Quality Assurance Manager - Defence

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

As a Quality Assurance Manager, you will manage others in the adherence to the Government Quality Assurance (GQA) framework, inform on risk management and contractor selection, provide independent assurance of supplier and supply chain capability, performance, and risk management, and promoting continual improvement within the supply chain.

• Be registered with the CQI as Practitioner Grade (PCQI); and
• Applied knowledge of QA within the acquisition environment supported by expertise in multiple QA specialist areas including Configuration Management; and
• Breadth of industry/manufacturing and QA experience gained from involvement with multiple projects and domains including supply chain engagement; and
• Hold an:
  • Engineering qualification at RQF Level 6; or
  • Engineering qualification at RQF Level 4 and be registered with the Engineering Council as Engineering Technician (Eng Tech)

Note:

Alternatives to RQF listed above (which cover England, Wales and Northern Ireland only), is the Scottish SCQF or international equivalent qualification backed up by a statement of comparability from UK ENIC.

Problem Solving

Skills:

• Determine and assist others in understanding how to apply correct technical legislation, regulation, standards, policies, and processes to use and follow during acquisition and support to equipment.
• Determine and assist others in understanding how to apply the most effective and efficient ways to process data.
• Select suitable communication methods and advise others appropriately if they are not.
• Resolve potential conflicts between stakeholders.
• Take appropriate action in reacting and responding to routine issues (such as reporting safety incidents, suggesting efficiency benefits).
• Manage others in conducting in-depth analysis on products or process and identify the correct action to rectify issues identified.
• Make timely decisions related to accuracy and efficiency of your own and others’ work.
• Effectively establish priorities and work sequencing.
• Manage risks at the appropriate time to meet all regulatory requirements, including where and when to safely quarantine equipment/products.
• Plan and manage your own time and those reporting to you, to deliver at pace.
• Carry out the correct action for coaching and supervision required for junior and/or equivalent graded staff that you may work with.
• Identify your own shortfalls in knowledge and discuss appropriate options for self-development, setting short and medium priorities.
• Coach others to find the most appropriate internal policy and processes.

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