Quality Manager at Winbro Group

With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing industry-leading, high-precision machining solutions, Winbro are trusted experts in providing advanced solutions that turn complex challenges into competitive advantages. Winbro Group is a world market leader in the development and manufacture of special purpose systems and machining technologies of precision components.

We empower our customers to lead the future of advanced manufacturing - executing on success drives our innovation achieving more, faster, better by delivering precision solutions, cutting-edge technology and close partnership collaborations. Winbro pride ourselves in having our employees and customers best interests at heart, which assists us in sharing our vision to exceed expectations and maximize performance throughout the manufacturing journey.

Job Scope

• Implement improvements to process capability through structured, data driven problem solving and ensure appropriate tools and governance are in place to support continued, tangible improvement
• Focused on establishing and maintaining product or service quality by developing and implementing quality control systems, monitoring performance, conducting audits, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards
• You are responsible for leading the organization on its quality journey, and implementing strategies, and managing resources to achieve company objectives.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Line management responsibilities for the UK Quality organisation. Managing the workload between multiple internal and external customers
• Ensure BMS is adhered to through implementation and administration of the Quality Management System within Winbro UK
• Ensure that all external accreditations are maintained and improved including but not limited to ISO9000/AS9100/Nadcap
• Ensure that the company’s product quality and reliability meets or exceeds customer’s expectations
• Management representative responsible for oversight of Quality Assurance
• Direct reporting of Quality Assurance governance/compliance to LT
• Support the Winbro Operations team to ensure products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the QMS
• Liaising with the relevant departments and customers on quality issues
• Creating and maintaining company quality documentation, such as manuals and procedures
• Preparation for and participation with internal, external and supplier audits
• Root cause analysis and implementation/co-ordination of corrective action for process/product related concerns
• Improve quality within the business through identification and implementation of continuous improvement activities
• Facilitate improvement events and lead by example using best practice
• Solve problems in a structured and appropriate manner e.g., 3C / 8D / DMAIC
• Co-ordinate and conduct internal audits across Winbro BMS as required
• Support supply chain and procurement with supplier evaluations, audits, and assessments
• Final release of product to Customer

Requirements

• A meticulous approach to monitoring processes and product specifications.

• Strong verbal and written communication for reporting, training, and collaborating with various teams.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret statistical information, and make data-driven decisions.
• Understanding of quality management systems (QMS) and relevant industry standards. 

Qualifications:

• Degree level or HND and 10+ years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Minimum Six Sigma Green Belt problem solving or equivalent qualification

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package