Head of Quality

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Heading Quality for this defence/aerospace manufacturing firm based in Cramlington/Bedlington, Newcastle/Northumberland, which offers you the opportunity to lead and shape the Quality Management function within a company committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, this role provides you with a chance to work within a successful organisation that values innovation, personal development, and technical expertise. With a fantastic package and a key leadership position, it’s an excellent move for a senior-quality professional looking to make a real impact.

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The Head of Quality/Senior Quality Manager role itself which is a senior leadership role that offers scope for strategic influence and operational excellence. You will have the opportunity to develop and implement strategies that align with company goals and compliance standards, including AS9100, whilst leading a highly motivated team. Your responsibilities will include facilitating management reviews, championing continuous improvement projects, managing compliance with relevant regulations, and supporting customer audits. More specifically:

• Develop and implement Quality objectives including quality improvement strategies, which are aligned with company goals, AS9100 certification & regulatory compliance.

• Chair Management Reviews to ensure the continuing suitability and effectiveness of the Quality Management System and to assess any improvement opportunities for the Quality team

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the Quality function, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment

• Manage all regulatory compliance, including but not limited to ROHS, REACH, CMRT, EMRT

• Monitor regulatory changes and issue compliance updates internally and externally, as required

• Monitor Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), customer complaints, and other Quality indicators and drive projects to prevent & eliminate recurring issues

• Implement effective process and product control strategies such as PFMEA, Statistical Process Control, Production Part Approval Process, Layered Process and Finished Goods audits

• Develop and implement ISO procedures to improve flexibility, compliance, standardisation and overall effectiveness

• Perform Internal ISO and Supplier Quality audits and support customer audits as necessary to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification requirements

• Lead and train others to develop effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing concepts in response to customer concerns, COPQ data or regular product audit results

You will have

To be successful a Head of Quality/Senior Quality Manager here, you will have extensive experience in a Quality Management role within manufacturing, plus a healthy mix of the following:

Previous senior leadership experience, with a proven track record of results from continuous improvement initiatives

Technical background supporting Aerospace, Defence, or Automotive sectors

Strong knowledge of AS9100, QS 9000, ISO 9000, TS16949 standards

Skilled in methodologies such as FMEA, SPC, 8D, MSA, and Layered Process Audits

Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop teams effectively

Qualifications relevant to quality management and regulatory compliance

You will get

As Head of Quality, you will enjoy a competitive salary (TBA) complemented by a fantastic benefits package including:

Enhanced pension contributions

Healthcare cashback plan

Employee assistance programme

Site incentive scheme

Financial wellbeing benefits

Discounts on online and high-street shopping, lifestyle vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted RAC and gym memberships

Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays

A supportive and friendly working environment focused on wellbeing and sustainability

You can apply

to this Head of Quality role by clicking the button on this job posting, or by sending your CV in confidence to (url removed)

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