JR160: Quality Manager Location: Lisburn Salary: Competitive   Overview:   First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Quality Manager on behalf of one of our clients.    Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.  Duties and Responsibilities:  Managing, developing, and improving all aspects of Quality management within the organisation. Managing, maintaining, and reviewing the Quality management system to ensure continued accreditation to IATF/ TS 16949 & ISO 9001. Implementation of new Quality Management systems in line with the company’s goals and objectives. Monitoring and measuring all Quality KPI’s. Communicating clearly and concisely all customer requirements to all relevant internal parties and externally to suppliers of products or services which may affect customer satisfaction. Liaison with customers and suppliers to resolve any issues or complaints ensuring timely and effective corrective actions are agreed, implemented and monitored. Collation and analysis of data, maintaining all pertinent records and compiling of reports and recommendations for senior management. Managing the Quality department. Preparing and managing the Quality annual budget. Managing and developing the Continuous Improvement Philosophy within the team and throughout the company. Planning and managing the audit schedules for the Quality programme including 3rd party and external audits. Team building within the quality team. Promoting health and safety awareness within the Quality team. General management of all aspects of Quality team as required. Planning and liaising with other Managers and Section Leaders, to ensure timely resolution of relevant issues to the mutual benefit of the teams, customers, and the business. Defining, agreeing, and controlling Quality procedures and controlling and issuing of process sheets and process control documentation. Generation of control plans, FMEA’s and inspection reports for customers and agreeing those required from suppliers in current and future programmes. Managing all quality aspects of NPI’s including process buy-offs and liaising with customers on new projects. Carry out any other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the role.  Skills and Qualifications:   Experience within the Automotive industry Experienced Quality Manager Location: Lisburn Salary: Competitive