Quality Champion
  • Company/agency name: Quickslide Ltd
  • Location: Yorkshire
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Salary: £Negotiable

Main Responsibilities:

  • Review quality data from the previous week and proactively investigate the reasons for failures
  • Review WIP to identify quality failures, work with fabricators to identify route cause of failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Identify causes of recuts, rework, and scrap.
  • Collaborate with production, Quality and engineering teams to implement process improvements that eliminate waste.
  • Regularly review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accuracy and relevance.
  • Ensure SOPs reflect current best practices and align with quality standards.
  • Work with relevant stakeholders to update and roll out revised SOPs.
  • Facilitate structured RCA sessions using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and Pareto analysis (training to be provided).
  • Ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

Skills and Experience:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively across departments
  • Knowledge of quality tools and techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) (advantageous)
  • Working knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles (preferred)
  • Willingness to attend external training courses as part of personal development
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and specifications
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Experience in a quality, production, or manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience with root cause analysis and process improvement
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards