Quality Assurance Manager

Wrightbus is one of the fastest growing production companies in Europe. We are looking for a Quality Manager responsible for overseeing and managing the quality assurance and quality control processes within their area of responsibility.

Quality Assurance Strategy:

• Develop and implement the plant's quality management system (QMS), ensuring alignment with industry standards such as ISO 9001, and regulatory compliance for bus manufacturing.
• Define and monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) across production processes.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify, analyse, and resolve quality issues in production, working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and maintain product integrity.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing principles, to enhance product quality and reduce waste.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise, mentor, and train the quality control and assurance team, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to perform their roles effectively.
• Foster a culture of quality and accountability throughout the plant, encouraging proactive quality management at all levels of the organisation.
• Customer and Stakeholder Interaction:
• Address customer quality concerns and complaints, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure customer requirements are integrated into the manufacturing processes and final product checks.
• Provide reports and updates on quality performance to management and other stakeholders.

Quality Control:

• Oversee the inspection and testing of buses and components during production and at final assembly stages, ensuring all buses meet safety and performance standards.
• Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, non-conformance reports, and corrective actions.
• Ensure the proper use of inspection tools and equipment, maintaining calibration standards.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:
• Ensure that all quality control activities align with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote and enforce adherence to workplace safety standards throughout the quality processes.

The Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic engineering, or business, or related field, and 3 plus years' experience in a management role within Quality
• Ability to implement and maintain procedures within a QMS
• Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective and containment actions
• Ability to conduct audits to an agreed schedule
• Ability to analyse facts, data and trends
• Working knowledge of quality procedures and practices
• Ability to update quality documentation to carry forward lessons learned
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training

The Benefits:

Discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Medicash scheme

Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.

Free car parking

Canteen

Career progression

Professional development

Flexitime