Quality, Compliance

Quality, Compliance & Facilities Specialist
Company Overview:
For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.
Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF6 gas solutions.
WIKA Optical Sensing Ltd, previously known as Oxsensis, was acquired by WIKA in 2023 and brings expertise in optical sensing technology, particularly for pressure and temperature measurement.
Your activities
* The Quality, Compliance & Facilities Specialist is primarily responsible to support the business leaders in adherence and running of the Business/Quality Management System BMS/QMS), in accordance with AS9100 and ISO9001.
* Support compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Sustainability regulation, and product certification and compliance in accordance with CE/UKCA, ATEX, SIL, IPC NADCAP or other standards as required by the business.
* The Quality, Compliance & Facilities Specialist will support site facilities to maintain a safe and secure workspace for the business and its employees.
* Support the business in oversight and adherence of the management system in accordance with AS9100 and ISO9001, including associated procedures and forms, to ensure ongoing compliance.
* Support Process Owners in the upkeep and improvement of policies and procedures.
* Implementation and communication of regulatory and customer quality requirements.
* Coordinate audit plan for all aspects of the management system and regulatory compliance.
* Coordinate calibration and maintenance of equipment to ensure continued compliance.
* Oversight of incoming and end-of-line inspection, to ensure appropriate measurement uncertainty, selection of sampling plans and gauges.
* Support Supply Chain Manager in audit and compliance of external providers, including external provider audits.
* Support Health & Safety, environmental and sustainability policies, and associated processes, to ensure ongoing adherence to legislation and protection of employees.
* Guide cell leaders and lab managers in safe working practices.
* Understand CE/UKCA and ATEX compliance requirements and provide support and to engineering team in demonstration of compliance.
* Support site/building and facilities upkeep through planned and unplanned maintenance. Coordinate maintenance and repairs with external contractors.
Your profile
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in developing and maintaining a Business Management System, in accordance with AS9100 and/or ISO9001.
* Able to coordinate and communicate regulatory requirements into business processes.
* Ability to conduct quality process and product audits.
* Experience in product and process non-conformance, including Root Cause Analysis and 8D problem solving.
* Experience in quality control and quality assurance.
* Ability to programmatically assess risk to implement appropriate levels of control.
* Experience in use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Desirable:
* Experience in D365 (Microsoft ERP system).
* Understanding of LEAN methodologies and waste reduction techniques
What we offer:
* Competitive salary and Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexible working hours and hybrid working*
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Focused training and career development planning with opportunities to progress
* Free on-site parking
* Please note: The availability of hybrid working arrangements may vary depending on the specific role and its requirements
Quality, Compliance & Facilities Specialist
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