Senior Quality Management Specialist

1 week ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Novanta Full time
About Novanta

Novanta is a leading provider of innovative technologies that power products transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing. Our innovations improve productivity, enhance people's lives, and redefine what's possible.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Management Specialist to lead our global quality system initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a global quality vision, focusing on customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, growth, and profitability.
  • Represent Novanta in addressing key customer quality issues, ensuring effective communication and problem resolution.
  • Design and implement a quality organization structure that supports strategic initiatives and organic/growth.
  • Establish procedures for process control, improvement, testing, and inspection.
  • Train and manage root-cause analysis and problem-solving activities to identify corrective actions and process improvements.
  • Collect and analyze statistical data to predict trends affecting product quality.
  • Lead the Supplier Management Program as Chair of the Supplier Management Board, advancing supply chain quality.
  • Oversee calibration and testing programs.
  • Ensure internal and external quality audits are performed professionally, with necessary follow-up actions completed on time.
  • Educate and train employees on their impact on the quality management system.
  • Interact with customers to identify opportunities for quality improvement and establish feedback with manufacturing and development colleagues.
  • Drive metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring system effectiveness and enabling managers to make informed product quality decisions.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or manufacturing engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in QA system implementation and management, with Quality or Operations Management experience in a medium-size manufacturing environment preferred.
Travel Requirements

UK and international business travel as required by the role.

Estimated Salary Range

$85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on location and experience.



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