Operational Quality Lead (BTL Loughborough)

Why choose us? 

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.  

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 🌍 

What's the role? 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Establish Inspection and Test Plans, ensuring effective implementation throughout manufacturing and assembly.
• Monitor and improve product conformity throughout all stages of manufacture and assembly.
• Verify product conformity to drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Ensure quality hold points and witness points are effectively managed.
• Maintain product traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Facilitate root cause analysis activities using recognised methodologies 
• Lead investigations into manufacturing non-conformances.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing quality performance.
• Support site quality improvement projects.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to site quality personnel.
• Coach and develop quality engineers and technicians.

What we’re looking for: 

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management or related discipline.
• Formal training in root cause analysis and problem solving.
• CQI Membership
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a quality engineering, quality supervision or quality leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong experience and knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Leading quality teams within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and inspection requirements.

What's in it for you?   

• Competitive salary 
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary 
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme 
•  24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity 
• Bike2work scheme 
• Long Service Awards 
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.