Quality Manager

**JOB- QualityManager / Head of Quality**LOCATION- Suffolk**TERM- Permanent**SALARY- £50,000 - £ 70,000 per annum plus benefits (dependent on experience)**
We are looking for a Quality Manager on a permanent basis in the Suffolk (Framlingham) area with experience in the Manufacturing Industry. Your main duty will be to Manage the Quality Engineering Team in the day to day running of the Quality Management Systemand some health and Safety responsibilities as well as being hands on with continuous improvement and process optimization. **The QualityManager will ideally have the following attributes**:

- Qualified in Engineering ideally (NVQ / HNC / HND / Degree or similar) OR Qualified by experience.
- Previous experience as a Quality Manager or Head of Quality level role
- Knowledge of engineering manufacturing.
- Must have previous experience of working with either ISO 9001, IATF16949, ISO13485, or AS9100 Quality Management System.
- Working experience of quality methods such as 5S, LEAN and Continuous Improvement.
- Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Be self-motivated and have a positive attitude
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Experience of Statistical Process Control, Value Stream Mapping, Process Capability Analysis or other statistical / data analysis techniques.

**The QualityManager role will involve**:

- Managing the Quality Engineering team day to day.
- Ensuring all products meet the required quality standards.
- Focusing and driving improvements and optimisation of the manufacturing lines
- Liaising with Supplier to ensure they are meeting quality standards
- Training and Supporting the current Quality Team.