NEW QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER IN ILFRACOMBE.

Lead quality at a world-class electronics manufacturer

We’re recruiting a Quality Assurance Manager for a global electronics manufacturer in [Location]. You’ll lead the Quality Management System (QMS), keep the site compliant with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, and manage a team of Quality Engineers, Technicians and Inspectors. The business makes products for demanding industrial and medical markets, where reliability can’t be compromised.

About the Quality Assurance Manager job.

You’ll own quality across the whole manufacturing site and build a proactive quality culture. You’ll also help shape a quality system used across the group.

Key responsibilities

Maintain and improve the Quality Management System under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 (medical devices)
Set the local quality strategy in line with the group’s global quality vision
Lead, mentor and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians and Inspectors
Act as the main contact for certification bodies and regulatory auditors
Oversee quality control across the full manufacturing lifecycle: Surface Mount Technology (SMT), manual assembly and final test
Drive continuous improvement: set quality KPIs, find gaps and deliver measurable improvement in quality and compliance
Report progress and action plans to the Senior Leadership Team and Steering Group
Manage supplier quality with Procurement, including supplier audits, Goods-In inspection of electronic components, and supplier corrective action requests (SCARs)
Contribute to group-wide projects to harmonise the Quality Management System

You’ll be a full member of the Leadership Team and work with colleagues at every level to solve problems.

Skills and experience for this Quality Assurance Manager job.

Expert knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
Expert working knowledge of the relevant IPC workmanship standards
A good understanding of product safety standards
Experience leading a quality team in electronics manufacturing
Experience managing external and regulatory audits
The ability to lead culture change and influence at every level

Apply for this Quality Manager role

Apply now or contact Adam Barnett at Octagon Group on 01525 664854 / Abarnett@octagongroup.co.uk for a confidential conversation about this Quality Assurance Manager job in Ilfracombe.

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