Quality Manager

Quality Manager Exclusive to Vickerstock

Location:

Mid Tyrone area Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Industry: Heavy metal machinery manufacturing What's On Offer? Alongside the opportunity to progress into a broad Quality Management position, the benefits package includes: A healthy basic salary 10% discretionary annual bonus Additional discretionary 2% year-end payment 7% employer pension contribution Private BUPA medical cover Life Assurance at 6x salary Group Income Protection 33 days annual leave Enhanced company sick pay Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay Westfield cashback scheme Employee Assistance Programme Learning and development opportunities On-site parking and canteen Working hours of 8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 2pm Friday HN12661 Company Vickerstock are working exclusively with a leading engineering and manufacturing business in the recruitment of a Quality Manager for their Mid Tyrone operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Manager or an ambitious Lead Quality Engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career - You do not necessarily need to already hold the title of Quality Manager. We are particularly interested in speaking with experienced Lead or Senior Quality Engineers who are already overseeing or providing direction to other quality personnel, have responsibility for managing a Quality Management System (QMS), and are ready to take on broader responsibility for a quality function.

The Role of Quality Manager Reporting to the Operations Director, you will take responsibility for the development and continuous improvement of quality across the manufacturing operation, while leading a team across Quality Engineering, Quality Co-ordination and Quality Technicians (currently a smaller quality team of 6-7 but this is expected to grow over the coming 2 years). The role has a broad remit covering the QMS, supplier quality, incoming materials, manufacturing quality, machine testing, outbound quality and customer feedback, with a strong focus on developing a proactive quality culture focused on prevention rather than detection.

Key Responsibilities for this Quality Manager position Take ownership of the Quality Management System, maintaining ISO 9001 compliance and driving its continued development and improvement. Lead, support and develop the Quality team, creating greater quality ownership throughout the manufacturing operation. Manage quality across the full manufacturing process, from supplier and goods-in quality through production, testing and final product quality. Develop and improve quality procedures, control plans, inspection standards and work instructions.

Establish and monitor quality KPIs, using data to identify trends and drive improvement. Manage supplier quality performance, corrective actions and supplier improvement activities. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving techniques including 8D, A3, Fishbone, PFMEA and SPC. Work closely with Operations, Engineering and Procurement to reduce defects, improve process capability and reduce the Cost of Poor Quality.

Drive Continuous Improvement and Kaizen activities across the operation. Ensure customer, warranty and field quality issues are effectively investigated and translated into sustainable product and process improvements.

Essential Criteria for this Quality Manager position

Experience with in a senior Quality Engineering or Quality Management role in a metal manufacturing or engineering environment. Experience leading, supervising or providing direction to other quality personnel. Hands-on experience managing, maintaining and improving a Quality Management System (QMS). Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001.

Experience of root cause analysis, corrective actions and Continuous Improvement. A good understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to work effectively across Production, Engineering and Supply Chain.

Experience with in heavy engineering, machinery manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or another complex manufacturing environment would be particularly relevant, although candidates from other strong…