Quality Manager
Core
Lead quality strategy and operations across manufacturing facilities in the UK and Netherlands, driving continuous improvement and Zero Defects culture.
Role type
Senior Quality Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing operations in Stockport, Great Yarmouth, and Enschede
Domain
Manufacturing / Quality Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: This is a manufacturing role, so the deliverable is physical products/processes, but the schema options are limited. Based on the options, 'physical/clinical work' is the closest fit for manufacturing, or we can omit if strictly adhering to the list. However, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. Let's re-evaluate. The options are: production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work. None perfectly fit 'manufacturing products'. 'product features' might be a stretch. 'physical/clinical work' is for clinical. Let's look at the responsibilities. It's about ensuring products meet specs. I will select 'product features' as it relates to the product output, or perhaps the schema is rigid. Let's assume 'product features' covers the manufacturing output in this context, or I should omit if none fit well. Actually, looking at the list, none fit 'manufacturing goods' perfectly. However, 'product features' is often used for product development. This role is about quality of manufactured goods. I will use 'product features' as the closest proxy for 'product output' or omit. Let's check the instruction: 'one of: ...'. I must choose one. 'product features' is the best fit for 'ensuring products consistently meet specification requirements'.)
Required skills
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, APQP, PPAP, 8D, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, SPC, mistake-proofing, supplier quality management, internal audit, NPI, engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, ASQ CMQ/OE or CQE, ISO Lead Auditor or CQA, bilingual English and Dutch, multi-site international manufacturing experience
Technologies
ISO 9001, pFMEA, 8D, Six Sigma, SPC, APQP, PPAP
Responsibilities
Lead transformation of quality culture and continuous improvement initiatives, Drive improvements through enhanced pFMEA and mistake-proofing, Establish and monitor quality KPIs, Lead cross-functional teams in reducing Cost of Poor Quality, Develop and maintain ISO 9001 Quality Management System, Manage internal audit programmes and lead site activities during audits, Oversee inspection, testing, analysis and process controls, Lead APQP activities for NPI and ECN projects, Manage supplier quality processes including incoming inspection and PPAP approvals, Lead, coach and develop Quality Engineers and Technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities