Jackson Hogg are proud to be supporting a specialist engineering business in the Newcastle area with a Quality Manager appointment. 

This position will report directly into the Site Plant Manager and will be responsible for a team of x6 in the Quality Department. 

Quality Manager Responsibilities 

• Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day quality operations ensuring product is tested, manufactured, and certified as per technical norms and customer requirements.
• Management of the destructive and non-destructive testing activity.
• Management and control of the product and system auditing.
• Management and control of all relevant QMS systems - ISO9001, ISO14001 etc.
• Lead and manage the development of preventative / corrective actions.
• Manage proactively any technical queries with customers providing all necessary guidance.
• Manage activities surrounding reporting on carbon declarations and sustainability.

Quality Manager Requirements 

• Self-starting, dynamic, positive, and enthusiastic
• Diligent, articulate with good inter-personal skills
• Willingness to learn new skills with a "can do" attitude
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate strong organisational skills
• Capacity to manage time and information effectively
• Ability to prioritise, cope under pressure and demonstrate a high-level of initiative
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work unaided and maintain relationships with peers, clients, and suppliers · Work productively, efficiently and under tight timescales with meticulous attention to detail
• Evidence of working in a similar position within a heavy manufacturing industry 
• Experience with metallurgy would be a significant advantage