Head of Quality

at  BAE Systems

Job Title: Head of Quality
Location: Sheffield – Onsite
Salary: Circa £67,500 depending on skills and experiences plus executive benefits
Would you like to lead the quality control and product/programme assurance for Weapon Systems UK’s brand-new manufacturing facility, if so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you?

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Experienced Quality professional or have equivalent experience
• Knowledge of gaining and maintaining accreditation including ISO
• Leadership ability and prior people management experience
• Good understanding of elements of product and programme assurance
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Have extensive knowledge, application and training of Quality certification and regulatory standards and be able to educate team members
• NC, HNC or degree qualified in an appropriate technical discipline is desirable

• Acting as the delegated quality authority for the business, as Quality subject matter expert providing assurance to the Senior Management Team
• Managing and directing a team of Quality professionals, supporting their performance and development
• Leading assurance activities and reporting into the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the Business Management System (BMS) remains compliant to all internal and external requirements, and leading certification activity
• Delivering compliance regarding all performance measures (safety, quality, cost, delivery and people)
• Creating departmental plans to address resource and operational challenges. Where applicable incorporate into Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
• Providing management support to the department and a route for escalation
• Ensuring all product safety and associated verification / validation requirements in products and services are effective
• Representing Quality function at business reviews and liaising with customer when required
• Developing, articulating, and delivering quality and business strategic objectives through the team