Manufacturing Quality Engineering Manager
Location: On-site, Llay, Wrexham, Wales
Position Summary
A company in Llay, Wrexham, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Quality Engineering Manager. This is a full-time, permanent role, requiring 39 hours of work per week.
Perks and Benefits
A company culture that promotes work-life balance
Access to mental health support
Business performance-related bonus
Career development opportunities
Commitment to continued learning and development
Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops, etc.
Long Service Awards
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
Free parking
Essential Responsibilities
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Implement best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to improve operational performance.
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Manage the manufacturing quality team, including performance management, task delegation, and professional development.
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Ensure compliance with control plans and inspection requirements, including methods and equipment.
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Develop the team to enhance efficiency and performance.
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Process non-conforming products according to defined procedures, including scrap, rework, and concessionary actions.
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Support investigations into process failures/non-conformance using quality problem-solving tools to establish root cause and prevent recurrence.
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Manage the Inspection department, including training, technical support, and resource deployment across business areas.
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Ensure departmental compliance with procedures and processes, conducting periodic reviews and audits.
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Complete FAIR/LAIRs within the area of responsibility by agreed deadlines.
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Generate KPIs, reports, and presentation packs as required by line management.
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Maintain MRB and Quarantine controls within the designated area.
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Achieve set objectives and complete standard/ad hoc tasks and projects to agreed targets.
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Ensure systems and procedures are in place to meet all customer requirements and audits.
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Communicate Quality Alerts to the team to ensure understanding of issues.
Position Requirements
Essential Criteria:
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Academic: Good verbal and written communication skills. Engineering or technical qualifications (degree, HND, HNC). Quality training (Quality Diploma or CQI qualifications). Engineering apprenticeship or training in a technical/engineering environment. Recognized Auditor qualifications.
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Experience: Leading and managing individuals or teams in aerospace manufacturing or similar engineering-based industries. Understanding part and product inspection to drawing specifications.
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Desirable: Experience processing non-conforming parts and completing NCRs. Proficiency with DMAIC and/or 8D methodology and standard quality tools. Ability to read and fully understand engineering drawings, including geometric tolerancing. High proficiency with MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Personal Attributes:
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Tenacity, integrity, drive, and the ability to act on own initiative without supervision.
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Strong character to maintain quality standards and not be coerced into compromising them.
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Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively and impart information clearly.
Competencies:
- Attention to detail, technical report writing, and proficiency in quality tools and planning under pressure.
Other Skills/Abilities:
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Knowledge of Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA) and awareness of AS9145, AS9100 Rev D, and NADCAP regulations.
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Experience leading quality investigations using structured problem-solving processes such as 8D and 5 Whys.
About the Company
The company is a global integrated aerospace organization that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defense, and space agencies worldwide. The organization values its employees as its greatest resource, investing in them and providing excellent career progression opportunities. The company fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where personal development is fundamental to both individual and business success