Posted on: Dec.07.2022
Quality Manager, Edwards Ltd, Eastbourne, UK
Functional area: Quality
Country: United Kingdom
City: Eastbourne
Company name: Edwards Ltd
Date of posting: Dec 7, 2022
Quality Manager - Eastbourne
Open up a world of opportunity, by joining Edwards Eastbourne at this exciting time, where we are expanding to meet customer demand. Our talented teams have been at the forefront of innovation for more than 100 years and our environments are where creativity thrives. With our Eastbourne site being responsible for creating motor controllers and drives, that in turn make the electronic equipment, (e.g. Smartphones) of the future.
The Quality Manager will be responsible for developing and driving strategies to ensure continuous improvement of quality management system, processes and product quality. To meet and sustain compliance with customer requirements and business needs, and with related standards and regulations.
To act as the Quality champion and employees’ awareness of quality culture across the site by promoting Edwards and Atlas Copco Quality Policy.
As a member of the management team you will be collaborating with all levels within the PC operational environment.
Main Responsibilities:
Develops and sets up quality department strategies ensuring business and quality objectives and all company metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Environment) are met.
Drives continuous improvements activities through proactive reviews and observations by being responsible for leading all internal and external customer audits (in cooperation with other departments). This also includes identification and execution of corrective and preventative actions.
In cooperation with other departments drives and coordinates activities such as:
Resolving quality problems to increase customer satisfaction (resolves customer claims, FRACAS’s - failure reporting system and internal scrap, processes non-conformities, etc.),
Quality Circle, MRB (Material Review Board) processes,
Calibration; approving of engineering changes and Permits,
8D reports,
Quality Alerts issues and their implementation,
Separation, quarantine, and processing of non-conforming material/products,
Inspection (incoming inspection for external deliveries) of material/products where repeating non-conformance occurs.
Manages activities of processing, analysing and reporting of operational quality indicators (KPIs) related to the area of his/her responsibility (i.e. failure rate - FTTFR, First Pass Yield - FPY, warranty, internal scrap, etc.) for regular operational reporting, Monthly Pack, Site Quality Review (SQR), Product Quality Meetings (PQM).
Actively promotes awareness of ATEX requirements and coordinates and drives all activities ensuring that ATEX products are safe and meet all relevant requirements.
Manages human resources within the quality department, including selection, recommends staffing levels and changes in accordance with company and departmental mission, coaching, discipline, manpower planning and motivation of staff.
Builds high performance team culture by providing regular performance feedback to manufacturing team employees, follows yearly appraisal process (Performance Review), proposes salary increase and awards.
Is responsible for Vacuum Technique Production System (VTPS) enhancement within designated area.
Skills / Knowledge / Experience:
Technical university or degree in Quality/Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or comparable physical Science discipline.
Solid experience in an international manufacturing company. Work based experience in Quality Management & Systems with knowledge of ISO 9001 management systems working in diverse roles within quality with a successful history of implementing quality initiatives.
Kaizen or Six Sigma knowledge and practical experience, including knowledge of industry recognized quality tools and their application and usage in problem solving processes, projects and programs.
Able to analyse and present data and facts in a clear and concise way with a good level of quality statistical knowledge and experience.
Strong influencing, communication, presentation and negotiating skills both internally and externally.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, orientation in modern IT structures and processes. SAP knowledge is an advantage.
Fluent written and spoken English.
What we offer
We are a friendly team with a family feel, where people support each other, and you will be welcomed with a smile as you move around the site.
Our managers are dedicated to developing and supporting their teams, putting in place personal development plans to help you meet your personal goals. As part of the Atlas Copco Group, you have access to a world of opportunities with our internal development openings and an environment where individuals are empowered to act. Our mission in to be sustainable and profitable, delivering efficient production and reliable products. With a vision to be first in mind, first in choice to our customers.
Benefits include:
Pension with an employer contribution up to 8%
Annual bonus starting at 7.5%
Relocation package if applicable
Health Cash plan, worth up to £860 per year
Subsidised canteen
Cycle to work scheme
Valued recognition programme, earning gifts, vouchers, and long service awards
33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
Wellbeing programme supporting, physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectedness, and sense of purpose
Running club
Fitness app, with stream-able classes
Free fruit
About Edwards
We want to be a workplace for everyone. At Edwards we know that diversity and inclusion are critical to our long-term success. We know that diversity and inclusion help us understand our customers’ needs and strengthen employee motivation, productivity, innovation and results. Edwards invite applications from candidates looking for full time and job share opportunities.
Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.