Quality Manager (South Molton, UK)
We are more than just a power management company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. You will be part of a global team committed to delivering on our brand promise: "Make what matters work" We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes.
We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!
What you'll do:
Responsibilities
• Manages Quality customer interface to proactively assure requirements are understood and satisfied, including assisting in complaint resolution and root cause and corrective action determination
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• Ensures quality organization support to Supply Chain Management organization relative to the collection and analysis of supplier quality data providing expertise and assists suppliers with product and process quality requirements
• Leads the development, implementation, and improvement of the appropriate Quality Management Systems throughout the operation, providing quality leadership and support in the development and launch of new products, processes and services
• Participates in, and may lead, the auditing of internal Quality Systems and completes part approval documentation to assure that customer requirements are met in new or modified products and processes
• Analyses organizational quality metrics and performs managerial reviews to evaluate results and recommend action plans to close gaps at an operational level
• Develops and implements a Quality structure capable of supporting strategic business plans and initiatives
• Designs and implements quality assurance training programs and conducts training in quality-related topics
• Ensures functional participation in product development and launch activities including identification of customer expectations, manufacturing and test support, reliability analysis, design reviews, evaluation of test programs, material testing.
• Leads improvement teams in the development and evaluation of process capability, process control plans, analysis of out-of-control conditions and process audits
• Ensures development, implementation, and audit of complex inspection and test plans, standards and acceptance criteria, and procedures/work instructions
• Evaluates operational performance of the group in order to facilitate performance management, merit promotions, job transfers, dismissals, commendations, etc.
• Coordinates with plant leadership to prepare consolidated plant, customer, and product status information and action plans
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a Quality management role in Aerospace industry.
- CAA or EASA Part 21 Sub Part G.
Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement methods, approaches and tools, including strategic management and project management.
- Demonstrated ability to drive results in the area of Quality, continuous improvement, etc.
- In-depth experience with the practical application of Quality tools, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies
- Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others
- Ability to learn customers' Quality requirements and drive process improvements
- Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills
- Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus
What We Offer To You
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
- We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
- We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
- We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.
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