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Quality Improvement Lead

Posted 6 days ago by The Adecco Group

Summary: The Quality Improvement Lead will play a crucial role in enhancing quality standards within the Small Gas Turbine business, focusing on non-conformance management. This position involves coaching teams on problem-solving techniques, improving processes, and fostering a quality-driven culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach to work, with a background in engineering or manufacturing being advantageous. This is a fixed-term contract role based in Lincoln, offering a competitive hourly rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitating problem-solving by coaching teams on root cause analysis and effective techniques.
  • Improving tools and processes related to non-conformance management.
  • Providing training on problem-solving tools and techniques to enhance team capabilities.
  • Offering guidance and governance for non-conformance management across the business.
  • Collaborating with functional leads to foster a quality-driven culture.
  • Streamlining non-conformance processes in collaboration with SGT teams and the central quality team.

Key Skills:

  • Confident communicator with persuasive presentation skills.
  • Experience interfacing with diverse departments, including project and design teams.
  • Strong relationship-building capabilities with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Team player with awareness of role influence on others.
  • Flexible and proactive, able to work independently and take initiative.
  • Background in engineering or manufacturing (desirable).
  • Understanding of quality management systems (desirable).
  • Graduate calibre candidate required.
  • Experience in problem-solving and leading investigations using formal techniques.
  • Proven ability to facilitate workshops and provide training.
  • Strong data interpretation skills and familiarity with metrics.
  • Experience proposing and implementing quality-related solutions (bonus).
  • Familiarity with non-conformance management processes (bonus).
  • Experience delivering structured improvement projects (bonus).
  • Knowledge of data tools (e.g., Tableau) and non-conformance software (bonus).

Salary (Rate): £40.00/hr

City: Lincoln

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Quality Improvement Lead - Non-conformance Management

Location: Lincoln

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Hourly Rate: £30.00 - £40.00 (PAYE)

Contract Length: 12 months

Working Pattern: Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the engineering sector? Our client is looking for a Quality Improvement Lead to join their dynamic Non-conformance Management team in Lincoln. If you have a passion for quality, a knack for problem-solving, and the ability to coach and inspire others, this is your opportunity to shine!

What You’ll Do:

In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind improving quality standards within the Small Gas Turbine (SGT) business. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Facilitating Problem Solving: Coach teams on root cause analysis and effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Improving Processes: Enhance tools and processes related to non-conformance management.
  • Training: Provide training on problem-solving tools and techniques to enhance team capabilities.
  • Governance Support: Offer guidance and governance for non-conformance management across the business.
  • Culture Enhancement: Collaborate with functional leads to foster a quality-driven culture.

You’ll work closely with SGT teams and the central quality team to streamline non-conformance processes, ensuring visibility and accountability throughout the organisation.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

We’re seeking a highly motivated individual who thrives on challenges and demonstrates a proactive approach to work. Here’s what you need:

Essential Skills:

  • Confident communicator with the ability to prepare persuasive presentations.
  • Experience interfacing with diverse departments, including project and design teams.
  • Strong relationship-building capabilities with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Team player with a keen awareness of how your role influences others.
  • Flexible and proactive, able to work independently and take initiative.

Desirable Skills:

  • Background in engineering or manufacturing.
  • Understanding of quality management systems.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate calibre candidate required.
  • Experience in problem-solving and leading investigations using formal techniques.
  • Proven ability to facilitate workshops and provide training.
  • Strong data interpretation skills and familiarity with metrics.

Bonus Experience:

  • Proposing and implementing quality-related solutions.
  • Familiarity with non-conformance management processes.
  • Experience delivering structured improvement projects.
  • Knowledge of data tools (e.g., Tableau) and non-conformance software.

What’s in it for You?

A competitive hourly rate with the opportunity to showcase your skills in a supportive environment. The chance to make a significant impact on quality improvement within a respected organisation. Work in a collaborative team that values your input and fosters professional growth.

If you’re ready to embrace this exciting opportunity as a Quality Improvement Lead and make a difference in the engineering field, we want to hear from you! Apply Now!

Join us in driving excellence and innovation in quality management. Your future awaits!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Rate:
£40/hour
Location:
Lincoln
IR35 Status:
Inside
Remote Status:
Undetermined
Industry:
Other
Seniority Level:
Not Specified

Take-Home Pay

£5,600 per month

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