Quality Assurance Manager

W Talent are now looking to recruit a Quality Assurance Manager for a large, heavy manufacturing business located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This is a senior quality role offering the opportunity to lead and develop the quality function within a complex metal manufacturing environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Quality, the Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and associated accreditations. The role will lead quality assurance activities across compliance, auditing, customer quality, supplier quality and process governance across the site. You will maintain and develop the Quality Management System in line with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, NADCAP and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and develop the Quality Management System in line with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, NADCAP and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
Ensure compliance with customer, industry and regulatory standards.
Lead the development, review and approval of quality procedures, work instructions and policies.
conduct Internal & External Audits
Plan and conduct internal audits across manufacturing, inspection and support functions.
Coordinate and support external audits from customers, certification bodies and regulatory bodies.
Drive the closure of audit findings through effective corrective and preventative action.
Act as the main point of contact for customer quality requirements and compliance issues.
Manage customer complaints and lead structured problem-solving activities (8D / RCCA).
Prepare and manage customer quality submissions including PPAP, FAI, control plans and certificates of conformity.
Ensure manufacturing and inspection processes are fully documented, controlled and consistently applied.
Lead the development and verification of control plans in collaboration with production and engineering.
Lead root cause investigations using recognised quality tools (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, SPC).
Ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented, monitored and verified for effectiveness.
Support supplier assessments, audits and incoming inspection activities.
Monitor supplier performance and support supplier approval, development and disqualification decisions.
Lead the resolution of supplier non-conformances in collaboration with procurement and engineering.
Lead, mentor and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Customer Quality and Certification personnel.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 3 years' experience in a quality leadership role within Aerospace or heavy manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001, NADCAP and ISO/IEC 17025.

Experience with in forging, machining or metallurgical manufacturing environments.
Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
Strong capability in root cause analysis, statistical methods and quality tools (SPC, MSA, PPAP, PFMEA, APQP).
Confident communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical and structured approach with a strong Right First Time mindset.

Why Apply?

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000
Opportunity to join a large, well-established manufacturing organisation
Senior role with scope to influence and develop quality systems and strategy
Monday to Friday, Days Based with some flexible working
Stable, long-term opportunity with strong technical and leadership exposure

For more information before you apply, please contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent directly