Quality Assurance Manager

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Managerin Fareham who will sit within a multidisciplinary engineering team developing hardware software and firmware for innovative sensing products. As Quality Assurance Manager you will take ownership of the companys quality systems ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 while supporting the transition toward automotive standards including IATF 16949 (ISO/TS 16949) ISO 26262 Automotive SPICE and AEC-Q100.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a background in Production Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineering or NPI Engineering within electronics (PCB/PCBA circuits or related fields) who has progressed into quality management.

Key Responsibilities of a Quality Assurance Manager

• Lead and develop the companys Quality Assurance systems in collaboration with engineering teams
• Drive compliance with ISO 9001 and support implementation of automotive standards and frameworks
• Act as the primary QA interface with customers supporting pre-sales qualification certification production delivery and failure analysis activities
• Identify investigate and resolve quality issues non-conformities and customer concerns
• Monitor quality performance through audits management reviews and customer feedback ensuring corrective actions are completed
• Develop maintain and improve procedures work instructions and quality documentation
• Own and evolve the Business Management System (BMS)
• Plan manage and execute internal and external audit schedules
• Produce quality reports metrics and continuous improvement plans

• Degree in Engineering (Electronics Physics Computer Science or similar) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience implementing and managing Quality Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal audit accreditation
• Experience leading internal and external audits
• Ability to define and maintain quality standards procedures and specifications
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection reporting and statistical analysis
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated track record of delivering projects to completion
• Experience with electronics manufacturing (PCB PCBA circuits)
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 IPC/WHMA-A-620 or similar standards
• Understanding of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949 ISO 26262 Automotive SPICE)
• Knowledge of risk management methodologies (e.g. FMEA)
• Experience in product compliance and regulatory requirements
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies

Required Experience:

Manager