Lead Quality Engineer

Lead Quality Engineer

Ampthill

Paying up to £70,000 (DOE)

Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level og UK security Clearance

Job Description

Lead Quality bid inputs to ensure appropriate plans and funding are provisioned for any future contracts
Define & execute the quality strategy for high-volume cable & machining lines.
Align quality objectives with business KPIs such as yield, cost-of-quality, and on-time delivery.
Accurate reporting of team performance and program quality matters
Functionally manage the quality engineers on the team, including conducting regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and coaching for skill-gap/training
Own end-to-end quality assurance and control of the products within the high-volume area
Develop an audit schedule for the area and ensure those audits are undertaken, with any corrective actions implemented
Deploy SPC to generate dashboards/data with trend analysis and then drive corrective actions

Qualifications and experience required

Minimum 5+ years? experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with your team, stakeholders and customers
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, with a strong focus on mentoring, performance management, and KPI delivery
Experience in cable manufacturing and/or precision machining is strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools
Solid understanding of core quality tools and methodologies, including:
Quality Management Plans
PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Control Plans
FAIR (First Article Inspection Reports)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience with SAP, particularly the Quality Management (QM) module, or similar software tools
Certified Internal Auditor
Experience in supplier quality management and inspection techniques
Experience of the use of AI in quality assurance and control

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission