Bury St Edmunds
Manufacturing
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
14/10/2024
14/11/2024
Quality Control / Quality Assurance / QA Manager who has a good understanding of metallurgical processes, properties and testing methods together with knowledge of quality control techniques and an understanding of industry standards is required for a Foundry based in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
SALARY: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (IP32)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Quality Control / Quality Assurance / QA Manager who has a good understanding of metallurgical processes, properties and testing methods together with knowledge of quality control techniques and an understanding of industry standards.
Working as the Quality Control / Quality Assurance / QA Manager you will ensure that customers quality requirements are fulfilled or exceeded and to ensure the efficient operation of the quality, inspection and heat treatment departments.
As the Quality Control / Quality Assurance / QA Manager you will also need to be able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications with the ability to identify and analyse defects.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The manufacturing facilities are based around the Gravity Die and Air Set Sand Moulding processes which combined produce in excess of 800 tonnes of aluminium alloy castings per year. Their Quality Policy and procedures are set to the highest standards which demonstrate the company’s commitment to exceed all customer requirements and expectations.
The company are a modern and progressive foundry having over 50 years of experience in the production of high quality aluminium alloy castings. They are constantly working to meet the continuously increasing demands and standards of their customers who along with themselves are all working within an increasingly competitive market.
APPLY TODAY
If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Quality Control / Quality Assurance / QA Manager will include:
• Responsible for the Company’s Quality Management System. This will include:
o The maintenance and development of the Quality Management System and associated documents
o Ensuring that the company’s Quality Policy is relevant to overall business objectives and that it is implemented throughout the company
o All aspects of quality control and quality assurance
o Ensuring that all personnel are aware of their responsibility to work in accordance with the company’s Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP’s)
o Ensuring that Management Review is carried out in accordance with QAP-12
• Responsible for the quality, inspection and heat treatment departments and associated staff
• Communicate and liaise with customers on matters relating to quality. This will include:
o Responsibility for monitoring customer satisfaction and the effective handling of customer complaints in accordance with QAP-01 and QAP-12
• Prepare PPAP documentation as and when required
• Control and administer the concession and Production Permit procedure in accordance with QAP-09
• Ensure that quality, inspection and heat treatment personnel receive appropriate training in accordance with QAP-13
• Monitor product nonconformity in accordance with QAP-10 and initiate corrective action as and when necessary
• Maintain the Data Manger database with the latest quality data and CAR actions
• Monitor and action when required to ensure that batch card instructions are adhered against
• Conduct regular audits and root cause analyses, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary to drive continuous improvement
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure materials meet quality requirements
• Lead quality initiatives and provide technical guidance to operational teams to promote adherence to quality processes
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
• Proven experience as a QA Manager in a steel or aluminium manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P12696
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