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Ridgway Machines Job Vacancy

Quality Engineer / Manager

Location: Leicester | Salary: Negotiable

Ridgway Machines is the UK and Europe's leading manufacturer of taping machines for the electrical, conductor and oil pipeline industries.

Business is very buoyant as we are allied to the power generation and oil industries which are booming, and subsequently the majority of our products are exported throughout the world.

Our staff are dynamic, with a can do attitude, so you'll be joining a motivated and positive team polarised on common goals.

Quality Engineer / Manager

Overall business responsibilities

Set up, manage and be responsible for the company's quality control systems.

Identify new ways to improve the overall quality of the systems and products in accordance with our customer’s needs and company objectives.

Facilitate effective team interaction and inspire co-workers to attain goals and pursue excellence.

Quality Management Responsibilities

  • Provide reports and information as requested by management including a monthly reports on quality performance and activities within the company.

  • Develop a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide a simple method to view performance and action improvement areas.

  • Plan and prepare well for all meetings and presentations (internal and external).

  • Organise and oversee all aspects of the daily quality control activities.

  • Be capable of providing training as required throughout the company with regard to the quality control systems.

  • Take ownership of the quality control systems and be responsible for resolving issues or guiding departments in resolving issues.

  • Carry out quality control audits both internally and externally.

  • Liaise closely with sales, production and purchasing departments to ensure that the company's quality systems are understood and adhered to.

  • Liaise with customers to ensure that their requirements are fully understood and that relevant documentation is produced and delivered.

  •   Liaise with suppliers as required to ensure timely delivery of components to specification and required quality.

    Visit customers and suppliers both locally and internationally as required.

General Responsibilities

  • Fully understand Ridgway’s product range, capabilities, quality standards and services. Maintain up to date knowledge on competitors' products/services, maintaining good awareness of developments in related fields.

  • Ensure administration procedures and technical records are complied with and fully maintained.

  • Attend training seminars either in‑house or external.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all other employees of Ridgway Machines Ltd.

  • Undertake any activities not included in this job description which are deemed reasonable by the company.

Ideal Skills And Knowledge

  • Proven track record in quality control and management

  • Excellent communication skills for liaison with customers, the shop floor and suppliers

  • An understanding of quality control systems including ISO9000

  • Commercial awareness

  • IT literacy

  • A can do attitude

  • Ability to work in a team environment

  • Capable of working on own initiative

  • Full Driving Licence

  • International passport as there may be foreign travel

Advantageous Knowledge

  • ISO9000

  • Auditing

  • Knowledge of MRP systems

We offer

  • Excellent Salary
  • Training as required
  • 37.5 hours working week
  • 25 days holiday
  • Bonus scheme
  • Excellent and clean working environment
  • Great location, with parking and easy access to the M1 and M69

 

Reference Number: RWM/QEM

Equal Opportunities

Ridgway Machines Ltd is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in employment by which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given Equal Opportunities in their employment. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds not relevant to good employment practice.

It is the policy of Ridgway Machines Ltd to treat all people equally, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, sex, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief.

Ridgway Machines Ltd is an equal oportunities employer.

 

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