Job Description

Date Posted: 2023-07-10

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Job Title: Quality Manager \xe2\x80\x93 W&S

Summary of Role:

Responsible for identifying, scoping and delivering Quality Control & Assurance in support of Project Delivery through the lifecycle from development to delivery and post delivery support. This role line-reports to the Head of Quality & Business Improvement

Partnering closely and communicating effectively with sponsors, key stakeholders and subject matter experts across all levels of the organization to ensure that projects are executed successfully, achieving business objectives (such as OTD, Cost, Safety)

The person in this role will be able to think both tactically and strategically to formulate the right approach.

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Main Duties:

• Design, Development & Delivery of a robust Project Quality Assurance scheme, underpinned by a comprehensive audit surveillance plan
• Leadership of prompt audit NC closure
• Liaison with Configuration Management (CM) for product release.
• Identification of and planning for the training needs of personnel within the Operations Quality department.
• Reviewing and determining regulatory and certification bodies requirements and establishing their impact on, and relevance to, the business and its programmes
• Commits personal time and energy to pursuing improvements and innovations across the business and is quality focused
• Takes personal responsibility to ensure that the team is aware of the business objectives and issues facing the organisation.
• Actively networks across all business areas to ensure appropriate and effective prioritisation of activities in area of accountability
• Maintain an Audit schedule in line with contractual requirements
• Ensure the business transitions to meet new regulations and Risk based approach to auditing
• Provide strategic planning for the QA team and function
• Produce HR packs for the QA team to foster growth to meet the strategic needs of the department
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Ownership and control of related components of AOP/budget, resourcing, schedule management and benefits capture
• Line-management responsibilities for assigned members of the W&S Quality team

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Strong leadership experience of teams in matrixed environments with the ability to influence others
• Demonstrable project leadership with a focus on delivery and bringing people along with the change
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. A key aspect to this is to be an excellent listener.
• Ability to quickly assimilate information and develop strategies & action plans for improvement
• Demonstrates openness and honesty leading to a high level of trust, confidence, and respect.
• AS Lead Auditor trained.
• To be proactive and be able to communicate/participate in senior management meetings and reviews
• Thorough understanding of business operations and the associated processes & systems
• Strong ability to effectively analyse, understand and develop performance metrics
• Significant (10years +) experience in similar role(s)
• Degree educated in Business Management or suitable similar qualifications & experience
• Eligible for, or holder of current, SC security clearance

Desirable:

• Six Sigma Expert certification (black belt) or higher
• Technical / Engineering qualification and background
• Experience and understanding of winning new business
• Related professional body membership(s)

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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