Walker Group provides advanced high-precision manufacturing services from centres of excellence located in the UK and Poland. We are expanding our workforce and have an exciting opportunity to join our Basildon team as a Quality Manager.

As Quality Manager, you will ensure onsite compliance with company QMS to AS9100 REV:D certification & company quality policy. Provide effective support to all operations on the Basildon site. Support customers where required, by applying corrective actions and root cause analysis for any issues that may arise in day-to-day production.

Quality Manager Key Responsibilities

• Support Develop and sustain the Quality Management System in line with the required industry standards (AS9100)
• Support/ Maintain Quality Assurance System data
• MRB: Supporting defect review / rectification activities, corrective actions
• SCAR responses: Customer liaison for all quality related issues/queries and full cycle completion through to QMS system
• Raising GRNC on suppliers on quality issues
• Quality notices, toolbox talks, mentoring, training
• Completion of First Article Inspection Reports, and Buddy check
• Failure trend analysis
• Prepare for and manage monthly Internal audits and external audits as and when required
• Creation of quality metrics and KPIs
• Working closely with Inspection and Engineering teams, along with production personnel
• Raise job cards based on results of investigations to ensure rework of parts is completed in a timely manner
• Support new business activity working with commercial team
• CofC approvals for deliveries must be signed in timely manner and returned to stores
• Participate in Continuous Improvements projects throughout the business
• Work as part of the team in Walker Group
• Other duties as and when required

Quality Manager Qualifications & Experience:

• Ability to self-manage and prioritise workload
• Clear, concise communicator
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with customers/suppliers directly in a courteous and professional manner
• Aerospace / defence experience is a plus

Quality Manager Skills & Behaviours

• Ability to self-manage and prioritise workload
• Clear, concise communicator
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with customers/suppliers directly in a courteous and professional manner

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LH/WGS/QM