Quality Control Supervisor

Quality Control Supervisor As a Quality Control Supervisor, you will lead and ensure the effective operation of the Quality Control team, ensuring appropriate quality control oversight is performed on incoming goods, incoming repair surveys, in-process manufacturing and final inspection of manufactured items. Location: Wimborne, UK Your Challenge: Ensure the effective operation of the Quality Control function through ensuring adherence to all relevant processes, procedures, standards and requirements. Provide direct supervision for the Quality Control team members, including task allocation and responsibilities in conjunction with the Operations Planning and Scheduling team. Ensure timely, accurate and complete recording and maintenance of quality records in accordance with defined requirements, including generation of LTQRs (Life-Time Quality Records) to support contractual deliverables. Ensure maintenance and adherence by the team to all relevant calibration, ESD or other special environmental or control requirements. Develop credible relationships across the business and provide pragmatic solutions to eliminate / mitigate issues and/or risks, knowing when it is appropriate to escalate. Coach and develop the QC team to encourage, support and promote success to improve overall team capability and performance. Manage team performance, discipline and development through regular one to one meetings and performance and development reviews. Conduct In-process, Final Inspection and Release of manufactured equipment, verifying conformance with established standards and product definitions. Implement, maintain and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including trend analysis, to identify opportunities for improvement and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). Actively promote and participate in continual improvement activities. Contribute to the continual development and improvement of the Business Management System (BMS). Any other reasonable duties as and when required What You Bring: Educated to a minimum of BTEC ONC level or equivalent, preferably in a Quality-related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience in QC and/or relevant supervisory roles. Sound knowledge of quality management principles and techniques within a manufacturing environment, including non-conformance management and problem-solving techniques. Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 or NQA-1 Quality Management Standards Ability to read and understand electrical & mechanical engineering drawings, including an understanding of circuit diagrams, tolerances, geometric tolerances and weld symbols. Prior experience and good understanding of metrology techniques required for the inspection of precision mechanical components. Good organisational skills. Good communication skills, both written and spoken Competent user of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel minimum) Prior experience of leading or managing a small team Electrical / Electronic inspection to meet compliance with IPC610, IPC620 or worked to an equivalent standard would be an advantage An understanding of First Article Inspection requirements, with knowledge of AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement preferred. Certified Internal Auditor (ISO 9001 or AS9100) or demonstrable experience of internal audits; Lead Auditor / Third party auditing experience an advantage. Experience of using ERP systems Who We Are Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss-Wright Nuclear, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority. #LI-YA1 No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. Join the WRIGHT Team! Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. Our Values What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. What We Offer Our Employees: Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.