Supplier Quality Assurance LEAD

• Salary: £48k - £52k per annum + Bonus & Great Benefits Package
• Location: Heanor, Derbyshire
• Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid Working

We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Lead to join an established  Quality department, based in Derbyshire. This role is essential in managing Quality Systems for a large M&E manufacturing company and working closely with suppliers to ensure adherence to quality standards.

• Manage and oversee the Integrated Management System (IMS), including the Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with third-party accreditations and maintain the company’s registration to ISO9001.
• Collaborate with other departments for consistent documentation creation, control, and conformance.
• Drive operational excellence that meets or exceeds quality standards.
• Implement lean principles to reduce waste and promote a ‘world class’ quality culture.
• Monitor compliance to company procedures and legislative requirements through audits.
• Work with the HSE officer to maintain ISO14001, ISO45001 registrations and integrate HSE processes into the IMS.
• Support the CE/UKCA Marking process and chair monthly Quality meetings.
• Coordinate inspection resources and collate quality data to drive improvements.
• Manage a team of Quality Engineers & Inspectors, providing leadership and support.

• Solid experience dealing with suppliers from within the M&E sphere
• Experience in QMS system generation, management, and auditing.
• Essential qualifications in Quality Assurance Modules and Internal Auditing of Management Systems.
• Desirable: HND or equivalent in an Engineering discipline, CQI Level 4 or equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledge of Fabrication and Welding processes, NDT processes, and the ability to read Engineering drawings is advantageous.
• Understanding of CDM – Principal Designer & Principal Contractor duties is also not a must but would be useful.

• £48k to £52k salary with an excellent annual bonus.
• Good company pension scheme.
• 33 days holiday (25+8).
• Death in Service (DIS) benefits.
• Hybrid working model.
• + more….

The ideal candidate will be from an engineering background, be familiar with large-scale M&E projects, and have solid experience with internal and supplier quality assurance activities.

Please Note – Although this is a hybrid role, you will still need to be within a reasonable commute of Heanor, without having to relocate.  No exceptions.