Job Description

Responsibilities

· Working with Key Stakeholders,  you will focus on all strategic development areas of the Quality Function and QMS across the UK sites.

· To manage a team of Quality Assurance professionals.

· Act as lead 'voice' for The Customer, Regulatory and Certification bodies

· Lead all regulatory, certification & customer review meetings and requirements

· To take the lead on all compliance projects and ensure the business meets legal, customer & certification requirements.

· Provide quality leadership and direction to the management team on all aspects of compliance.

· Leading change and continuous improvement for the Quality function.

· Identify and continually monitoring relevant KPIs for quality oversight

· Hosting of external audits and inspections at the sites and managing responses

· Responsible for development and management of internal audits and compliance programmes.

· Support with supplier assurance activities including supplier auditing, risk resolution and close all issues

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Proven employment track record in Quality Management. · Experience of strategic development of a quality function. · Leadership and Management experience. · Experience of conducting gap analysis, risk assessments & implementing controls · Lead Auditor experience · In-depth understanding of quality standards · Excellent working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods · 5 years + experience in a similar role · Working knowledge of an ERP system  · Degree Educated in an Engineering subject or quality related discipline is essential. · Lead Auditor Certificate preferable.