Established in 1994, G&P is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manuf... Established in 1994, G&P is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors.G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.We are currently recruiting for a Plant Manager, on a permanent basis, to work within our Quality Management team, based on-site at one of our most remarkable Automotive OEM Clients.Reporting to the UK Operations Manager, the Plant Manager will be responsible for the overall management of our Quality Department within the Plant. You will be seen as the natural escalation for issues and new business and will support the business in all output of data, reports and compliance. You will also ensure your team are working accurately and efficiently at all times.This role is based on a 40 hour working week and typically falls across a day shift: Monday - Thursday - 07:00am - 16:00pmFriday - 06:00am - 14:00pm Please note, this is subject to demand, and you will need to be flexible as and when required. A night shift also runs over the weekend, this is managed by a Shift Manager, however you do need to be available for calls should they require your support.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Managing day-to-day activities, ensuring customer expectations are met in a safe and efficient manager.Overseeing continuous improvement and developmentIdentifying opportunities for business developmentSupporting with 8D problem solving and presenting findings back to the customer.Maximising efficiency on-site at all timesAssuring the achievement of performance standards through routine auditingAssessing performance measures and setting KPI's.Resolving suspended & disputed invoicesCarrying out general reporting of the Plant and presenting to the board.Executing appraisals with the team and providing regular feedbackPlanning for resource during peak timesSupporting Shift Managers with general training, holidays, absence etc The ideal candidate will have the following experience: Strong, 'hands on', leadership skills gained ideally within Automotive, Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering environments.Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.Excellent communication and customer service skills.Ability to resolve issues promptly, within a professional manner.Flexible attitude towards work and a strong desire for developmentOrganised, resilient, with the ability to think outside the box.Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced environment.Confidence to up-sell on new business and recommend our services furtherSAP experience is desirable but not essential This is a permanent position with progression opportunities available.Benefits include: Circa £50,000 per annum DOE28 days holiday - Inclusive of Bank HolidaysFree on-site parkingEmployer pension contributionExcellent training and development opportunitiesTravel and Mileage paid where applicable If this role sounds like it could be of interest, then please do get in touch today for a confidential chat.
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Supplier Quality Engineer In this role you will enjoy working closely with suppliers, ensuring that... Supplier Quality Engineer In this role you will enjoy working closely with suppliers, ensuring that they meet our needs and quality standards. The role is externally focussed with extensive travel for supplier sites across our portfolio.You will Implement and deploy Supplier Quality Product Assurance across the unit supplier portfolio to drive improved performance. More specifically to prevent nonconformities to occur at point of receipt of commodities into the unit. In this role you will report to the Quality Manager.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to building high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.Role specification and tasks NPI risk analysis with outsourced products in collaboration with the relevant NPI leader.Product qualification at supplier premises and assurance of alignment to all required processes and tools.Ensuring manufacturability and conformity at supplier premises in conjunction with engineering and sourcing.Supplier NCR review & governance.Support development via formal tools, training and process evaluation.Deployment and management of Supplier Quality tools to support the development and performance of suppliers.Provide support to Coordination of PSI with sourcing/procurement.Monitoring of supplier performance & improvement (identification of deteriorating trends and implementation of action plans with and sourcing involvement to drive continual improvement. Person specification and skills Experience in supplier Quality Assurance with extensive background in developing supplier capability and driving improved performance.Expertise in the use of the prevention tools including FMEA’s, Process capability, R&R, 8D…Knowledge of manufacturing processes in the supply of all products we manufacture.An in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance techniques such as Advanced Quality Planning, PFMEA, PDCA, 7 tools of QC, SPC, PPAP, 5-Why & 8D is required.Clear report writing skills together with strong verbal and written communication skills.A good working ability with Microsoft packages, particularly spreadsheets (Excel) and Word Processing (Word).Detailed knowledge of ISO9001:2015 and additional industry specific Accreditations such as AS9100.Effective stakeholder management and collaboration.The ability to support quality investigations including root cause analysis methodologies.Knowledge of business management systems and associated processes.Experience of capability evaluations of new sources. Desired Characteristics: Passion for customer satisfaction & soft skills and Process oriented profile.Strong influencing skills & team player.Willing to promote change and drive simplification.Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.Team spirit enabler.Good analytical skills and data manager. Ability to constructively challenge and drive an improvement-based culture. Qualifications BTEc Higher or equivalent ideally, degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant field.Additional certification in Quality Assurance is a plus.Ideally apprenticeship trained.
Quality Engineer In this role you will enjoy working closely with all areas of our business ensuring... Quality Engineer In this role you will enjoy working closely with all areas of our business ensuring that quality processes are followed and that the culture of quality is at the forefront of our approach to production.You will provide hands-on quality engineering expertise to ensure products and services meet customer requirements. Facilitate, train and support the business in the deployment of Quality improvement initiatives. Manage KPI's and ensure preventative actions are taken to maximise success. Ensure quality excellence throughout to ensure our approach is aligned to our quality standards – ISO9001:2015 and AS9100. Additionally, the role supports purchasing and inspection and operates with production and new product designs.Role specification and tasks Provide quality engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques and alignment to quality standards.Resolve quality issues of capability, tolerancing, and materials related issues.Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resources.Use of industry standard quality methodologies such as PPAP/APQP and 8D problem resolutionEffectively communicate and reinforce the businesses commitment to quality improvement efforts.Assisting NPI department in pre-production process ensuring quality excellence is achieved on product prior to release to production.Working closely with NPI team to ensure pre-production process is supported and quality information is gathered and reported before product release.Participate in the use of a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) where required.Facilitate and promote use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and effective corrective action.Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Toolroom to resolve customer and supplier concerns.Apply appropriate Measurement System Analysis tools and define, manage, and report on the production key performance indicators (KPI's)Recommend and implement enhancements to the quality system that result in improved quality performance, increased customer satisfaction, and/or simplification of processes to reduce costs.Perform supplier audits as required and provide ongoing communication/reporting of results.Participate in the reporting, analysis and review of product and process performance to identify opportunities for improvement.Produce quarterly summaries to support production output, purchasing reviews and audits.Supporting product inspection quality decisions and investigations with a view to reducing engineering support resources. To maintain, manage and improve non-conformance reporting (NCR) system and allocation of tasks as part of ongoing QMS processes and any reviews. Desired skills and characteristics: Minimum of 5 years' experience in quality environments within engineering, manufacturing, marine or defence sectors.IT literate, proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Practical knowledge of quality Standards.Proven experience of Production Quality Engineering and Control within a Manufacturing environment.Experience of process management.Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment.Passion for customer satisfaction & soft skills and Process oriented profileStrong influencing skills & team playerWilling to promote change and drive simplification.Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilitiesTeam spirit enablerGood analytical skills and data manager Qualifications BTEc Higher or equivalent ideally, degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant fieldAdditional certification in Quality Assurance is a plusIdeally apprenticeship trained
Head Of QualityReporting to the General Manager, this role is key to the site leadership team and al... Head Of QualityReporting to the General Manager, this role is key to the site leadership team and always requires the highest standards of collaboration and engagement whilst maintaining the required level of challenge across the organisation. Our customers are rightly demanding of the quality of our products and the Head of Quality will be a credible primary contact for them.The role will be the subject matter expert for quality in the business and will be skilled and experienced to be able to do this effectively.The role will lead on Quality across all functions and will also be the team lead for the Quality team.Accountabilities include:Proactively lead and coordinate all Quality related activitiesIncrease and maintain the profile of Quality within the organisationLead the Quality strategy for the siteLead the site to implement and maintain an effective quality system that is actively owned by the leadership team and maintains AS9100 approvalDevelop and successfully implement Quality objectives that foster a continuous improvement mind-set that aligns with Zero DefectsKey Responsibilities: Maintain strong relations with customers and registrarsImplement a system of governance and cadence that achieves shared ownership by the site leadership team and monitors and controls Quality and process adherence across the siteImplement and sustain a quality control system and a quality improvement programme that drives for Zero DefectsEstablish SMART business quality objectives that are agreed and owned by all functionsMaintain AS9100 registrationDevelop the required quality skills across the organisation and the Quality functionRecruit, manage and develop Quality staff with appropriate competencies and knowledge to deliver the required performanceCoordinate the timely resolution of quality issues and share lessons learned across the siteBe a role model for Quality and demonstrate high levels of knowledge and skill in Quality by coaching the site leadershipImplement impactive cross business training and awareness programmes for Quality Core Competencies:Experienced Quality Management professional with experience in the Aerospace Industry and automotive volume quality methodsTechnically strong in manufacturing or industrialisation of productsAble to challenge and stand alone to support Quality where requiredCore Skills: Experience of managing a quality function within aerospaceManagement and audit of QualityAS9100 Quality Management SystemsExcellent customer and regulatory relationship building skillsExpert in Zero Defects and quality improvement skills (Six sigma, APQP, 8D)Experience of collaboration and management of changeStrong influencerOutstanding communication skillsQuality Auditing Qualifications and Experience: 5+ years in Quality8+ years experience of manufacturing processesDegree or equivalent in engineering, science or quality. (preferably Production/Manufacturing Engineering)Member of the CQI or other professional body Additional requirements: Ability to drive for resultsAbility to lead through persuasion and expertiseAbility to build strong relationships and work effectively in a collaborative team environmentAbility to build capable teamsAble to program manage changeExcellent written and oral communication skillsOutstanding analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong sense of integrityAbility to recognise and celebrate progress
Quality Engineer In this role you will enjoy working closely with all areas of our business ensuring... Quality Engineer In this role you will enjoy working closely with all areas of our business ensuring that quality processes are followed and that the culture of quality is at the forefront of our approach to production.You will provide hands-on quality engineering expertise to ensure products and services meet customer requirements. Facilitate, train and support the business in the deployment of Quality improvement initiatives. Manage KPI's and ensure preventative actions are taken to maximise success. Ensure quality excellence throughout to ensure our approach is aligned to our quality standards – ISO9001:2015 and AS9100. Additionally, the role supports purchasing and inspection and operates with production and new product designs.Role specification and tasks Provide quality engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques and alignment to quality standards.Resolve quality issues of capability, tolerancing, and materials related issues.Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resources.Use of industry standard quality methodologies such as PPAP/APQP and 8D problem resolutionEffectively communicate and reinforce the businesses commitment to quality improvement efforts.Assisting NPI department in pre-production process ensuring quality excellence is achieved on product prior to release to production.Working closely with NPI team to ensure pre-production process is supported and quality information is gathered and reported before product release.Participate in the use of a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) where required.Facilitate and promote use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and effective corrective action.Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Toolroom to resolve customer and supplier concerns.Apply appropriate Measurement System Analysis tools and define, manage, and report on the production key performance indicators (KPI's)Recommend and implement enhancements to the quality system that result in improved quality performance, increased customer satisfaction, and/or simplification of processes to reduce costs.Perform supplier audits as required and provide ongoing communication/reporting of results.Participate in the reporting, analysis and review of product and process performance to identify opportunities for improvement.Produce quarterly summaries to support production output, purchasing reviews and audits.Supporting product inspection quality decisions and investigations with a view to reducing engineering support resources. To maintain, manage and improve non-conformance reporting (NCR) system and allocation of tasks as part of ongoing QMS processes and any reviews. Desired skills and characteristics: Minimum of 5 years' experience in quality environments within engineering, manufacturing, marine or defence sectors.IT literate, proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Practical knowledge of quality Standards.Proven experience of Production Quality Engineering and Control within a Manufacturing environment.Experience of process management.Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment.Passion for customer satisfaction & soft skills and Process oriented profileStrong influencing skills & team playerWilling to promote change and drive simplification.Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilitiesTeam spirit enablerGood analytical skills and data manager Qualifications BTEc Higher or equivalent ideally, degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant fieldAdditional certification in Quality Assurance is a plusIdeally apprenticeship trained
Supplier Quality Engineer In this role you will enjoy working closely with suppliers, ensuring that... Supplier Quality Engineer In this role you will enjoy working closely with suppliers, ensuring that they meet our needs and quality standards. The role is externally focussed with extensive travel for supplier sites across our portfolio.You will Implement and deploy Supplier Quality Product Assurance across the unit supplier portfolio to drive improved performance. More specifically to prevent nonconformities to occur at point of receipt of commodities into the unit. In this role you will report to the Quality Manager.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to building high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.Role specification and tasks NPI risk analysis with outsourced products in collaboration with the relevant NPI leader.Product qualification at supplier premises and assurance of alignment to all required processes and tools.Ensuring manufacturability and conformity at supplier premises in conjunction with engineering and sourcing.Supplier NCR review & governance.Support development via formal tools, training and process evaluation.Deployment and management of Supplier Quality tools to support the development and performance of suppliers.Provide support to Coordination of PSI with sourcing/procurement.Monitoring of supplier performance & improvement (identification of deteriorating trends and implementation of action plans with and sourcing involvement to drive continual improvement. Person specification and skills Experience in supplier Quality Assurance with extensive background in developing supplier capability and driving improved performance.Expertise in the use of the prevention tools including FMEA’s, Process capability, R&R, 8D…Knowledge of manufacturing processes in the supply of all products we manufacture.An in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance techniques such as Advanced Quality Planning, PFMEA, PDCA, 7 tools of QC, SPC, PPAP, 5-Why & 8D is required.Clear report writing skills together with strong verbal and written communication skills.A good working ability with Microsoft packages, particularly spreadsheets (Excel) and Word Processing (Word).Detailed knowledge of ISO9001:2015 and additional industry specific Accreditations such as AS9100.Effective stakeholder management and collaboration.The ability to support quality investigations including root cause analysis methodologies.Knowledge of business management systems and associated processes.Experience of capability evaluations of new sources. Desired Characteristics: Passion for customer satisfaction & soft skills and Process oriented profile.Strong influencing skills & team player.Willing to promote change and drive simplification.Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.Team spirit enabler.Good analytical skills and data manager. Ability to constructively challenge and drive an improvement-based culture. Qualifications BTEc Higher or equivalent ideally, degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant field.Additional certification in Quality Assurance is a plus.Ideally apprenticeship trained.
Quality Manager Reporting to the Group Quality Director the Quality Manager is key to the ability of... Quality Manager Reporting to the Group Quality Director the Quality Manager is key to the ability of G&P to deliver and exceed our customers’ expectations whilst ensuring compliance to company, industry and legal requirements. The job holder is responsible for the management and development of the Quality Management Systems (BMS) across all industry sectors within the scope of G&P business upholding Group professional standards. The Quality Manager will have responsibility for measuring then driving compliance and excellence across all our UK operations. The candidate will be given the autonomy to plan their own time and site visits but the objective remains that they should be heavily involved in the operations and this will include 16 site visits out of the 22 working days in the month. The remaining 6 days, you will be able to work from home or HQ. The Responsibilities of the Quality Manager: The leadership and guidance on the overall development, implementation and management of all industry sector requirements within the Group Business Management System.Maintenance of the Group Business Management System procedure and process audit programmes, ensuring that all planned activities (audits, reviews, and corrective actions) are completed to plan. Where there are issues identified the jobholder must ensure the issues are notified to the relevant Group Management with the appropriate requirements on the actions needed to address the root cause and ensure no re-occurrences.Supporting the Group Quality Operations Manager in developing a lessons learned culture across the Group working to ensure that industry specific best practices are put to good effect across all sectors.Evolution of the Group Business Management System to meet the developing needs of the Group’s Clients and other interested parties.Ensuring compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001 and other professional accreditations as directed by the G&P Board. Implementation all subsequent internal, professional and legal updates, ensuring that best practice is incorporated across the business in all manufacturing sectors.Liaison with the G&P Group Quality Operations Manager and the external accreditation body to ensure all planned activities are carried out.Providing routine reportage including analysis and recommendations to the Group Quality Director on but not limited to Customer Satisfaction Performance, Process Audits, Internal Audits, Complaints, Training Plans, Credit Note Analysis, and H&S Statistics identifying adverse trends and the actions taken to correct. Requesting when necessary, the appropriate intervention or support of the Board.Cooperation with the Group Quality Operations Manager to deliver the effective introduction of the Group BMS and subsequent updates within all existing and new G&P Group countries. Support continuous improvement activities by developing and conducting the required training or workshops.To maintain consistency of the Group BMS ensure that all changes Procedures are only approved. Ensure that all Group and Country Standard Practice changes are approved by the Group Quality Director. Key Tasks Develop and maintain quality systems (ISO9001 & 14001)Support External audits.Performing Process/Layered audit.Performing Internal audit.Update Quality measurement charts.Support sites.Complaint managementCAR review/improvement/sign off.Improvement activitiesCustomer meetingsTraining course deliverySite visitsMonthly BMI reporting and evaluation.Support new professional accreditation.Supplier questionnaires.Training material generation (Presentations).Generate process flow diagrams.Perform Risk Assessments.Work Instruction critique/Improvement.Lead continuous improvement activities.Accident/Incident investigation. Attributes/Experience Strong problem-solving skills.Strong working knowledge of Quality tools.Strong communication skills at all levels.Strong written /verbal English language.Auditing experience.ISO 14001/9001 knowledge and experience – Standards/Auditing.Training delivery.Engineering background.Statistical analysis.Strong IT skills.Strong Risk assessment experience.Writing work instructions.KPI Reporting.COSHH / Risk Management.Health & Safety & environmental compliance Preferable Qualifications/Experience ISO/VDA accredited auditor.IOSH trained.Engineering qualification. Contract type: Permanent Salary: £45k - £55k depending on experience Benefits: Free parkingOn-site parking Working hours/Schedule: 39 Hours p/weekDay shiftMonday to Friday Location: Oxford, Birmingham or ChichesterEstablished in 1994, G&P is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors. G&P operates as both an employment business and employment agency in providing and advertising opportunities for our clients.G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.Gobel & Partner is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.