Quality Manager

leonardo company; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager to join our team here at Leonardo Edinburgh. This is to look after a growing sector within our business at Edinburgh.

We are at an exciting stage in our journey within Quality; this role will provide a platform to allow you to shape the role and use your Quality Management skills.

Working in partnership with the Sector VP, Programme and Project Managers to:

• Identify the specific Sector and Programme risks, threats and opportunities that the Quality Manager will manage and support.
• Agree Project Assurance Plans (PAP) at both the Programme and Project level defining project assurance activities aligned to Risk, Opportunity and Improvement to support the Programme and associated Projects.
• Provide support on other traditional contributions from the Quality Manager, for example:
• Management of Customer complaints.
• Defect management including Management plan for the continued reduction in the cost of failure utilizing continuous improvement tools, techniques, and reporting.
• Focused and targeted internal assessment plan.
• Establish and maintain a set of performance KPIs.
• Create, agree, and deliver KPIs to be used to review and inform decision making.
• Attendance and contribution at Sector, Programme, and IPT meetings.
• To deliver programme specific assessment plans which help the Programme Manager focus on and resolve Programme risk and realize opportunities.
• To ensure the provision of Assurance expertise and capability to the various projects and programmes.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Integration with our project teams and creation and development of Quality Plans.
• Continuous improvement: problem-solving technique risk analysis.
• Effective root cause analysis, using industry standard tools.
• Quality toolbox experience: Auditing, RC, QualityFlow downs, data analysis.
• Relevant experience within the business sector.
• Budget management, in relation to resources and project support.
• Ensure team development to meet the business needs which will include setting L&D priorities to support the development of a high performing team and culture.
• Personally coach, mentor, and manage all direct reports (Engineers and Specialists) and act as a role model for appropriate behaviours.

Manage of Key Performance Indicators:

• Operating in line with the requirements of the Operational Framework.
• Successful management of Programme and Project Risks, threats and opportunities to reduce impact on Sector, Programmes and IPTs.
• Leading Assurance Teams in order to meet Sector, Programme, and IPT objectives.
• Leading Assurance function improvement plans across all phases of the Programme, Product, and Project Lifecycle.
• Mentoring and coaching in order to grow Quality excellence within the Sector.
• Application of interpersonal skills to positively influence behaviours within Quality at individual and team level.
• Representing the Quality Function at a senior level with Sector customers and suppliers.
• Achievement of project assurance milestones within the Programme, Product, and Project lifecycle.
• Reduction in Sector Non-Conformance costs and implementation of a root cause and corrective action culture to reduce impact on Sector Program.

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.

Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool; here you can find the right opportunity for you!