Quality Compliance Manager

Morson are working with an Aerospace Manufacturer based in Cwmbran who are looking for a Quality Compliance Manager.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Manage a small Quality Compliance Team
• Interacts cross-functionally and cross-BU. In addition, has regular (weekly) contact with customers and regulatory bodies on quality issues.
• Focal for Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
• Travel may be required but rarely (UK / International)

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ownership of the SGB BMS, working with all sites to create a common system which meets the requirements of AS9100, EASA/CAA Part 21G
• Ability to partner with current CAA/EASA UK leadership to create appropriately resourced business units.
• Continually Monitor and upgrade the BMS tool as Business needs demand.
• Business Process Manager for QUA supporting VP Quality as BPO.
• Lead the relevant process owners to ensure all functional and/or local systems and procedures are fully aligned to the Group global BMS (OSR).
• Manage all aspects of Certification/approval of the BMS by customers and 3rd party accreditation bodies .
• Manage and deploy with support from the wider business the SMS requirements for Part 21
• Deploy changes within externally required deadlines (c.2 years).
• Ensure Human Factors training programmes are deployed for Certifying Staff and in support of wider business objectives.
• Develop and maintain an Audit programme covering systems and processes.
• Capture and manage in ETQ auditor qualification requirements for all auditor types.
• Plan and lead the audit team in conducting audits, holding the owners accountable for corrective actions and driving read-across into related processes from findings.
• Create and Lead a pro-active approach to identifying improvements to the BMS and influencing and enabling the wider organization to drive improvements in their functions/business units
• Be seen as the SGB expert for regulatory matters.
• Ensure new regulatory requirements are flowed down into the wider business and actioned accordingly .
• Apply new changes based on business risks - (identify, assess and reduce).
• Utilize networks with local funding bodies and universities on approach to Quality 4.0 .
• Lead and ensure the business provides timely information to the regulatory authorities when required either as support to the audit team or when required due to mandatory reporting etc.
• The regulatory expert for all work transfers which have an impact on the SGB approvals or require regulatory guidance.
• Define and align the training and standards required for Certifying staff across SGB .
• Act as point of escalation and arbitration for certifying staff to ensure they are supported in carrying out their roles successfully .
• Establish and maintain effective reporting systems to ensure the Excom are aware of open risks.
• Co-ordinate corrective action reports, ensuring effective and timely closure and the appropriate visibility .
• Lead teams / projects to drive corrective actions across the wider business using the understanding and knowledge of the BMS and industry / regulatory standards.
• Own and lead key transformational projects critical to the success of quality.
• Work with process owners and business leaders to identify training needs relative to all aspects of Quality.
• Execute and/or support training .
• Establish and maintain where appropriate effective quality communication and learning campaigns.

If this position is of interest to you, please submit an up to date CV.