// Role Summary
A Quality Improvement and Capability Manager is sought to foster a 'right-first-time' culture, bridging design and manufacturing. This role focuses on proactive quality and robust process controls for zero-defect product launches.
// Key Responsibilities
- Drive a proactive, 'right-first-time' culture.
- Bridge the gap between product design and world-class manufacturing.
- Utilize DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and DMAIC methodologies.
- Focus on risk mitigation and continuous improvement in production yields.
- Coach and mentor cross-functional teams on quality best practices.
// Role Specification
About the Role:
Operating within the Quality Excellence function, you will lead the shift toward a proactive, "right-first-time" culture. We are looking for a coach and facilitator to tackle complex challenges, using FMEA and DMAIC methodologies to empower our teams and ensure zero-defect excellence across our entire product portfolio. This is a genuinely exciting chance for a determined individual to drive real change while pursuing their own career growth.
As a time-served Quality professional, you will bridge the gap between product design and world-class manufacturing. You will own the Product Risk Mitigation strategy utilising DFMEA to 'design out' failures, PFMEAs/Control Plans to ensure operational excellence, and DMAIC cycles to drive continuous improvement in production yields. Your goal is simple: zero-defect product launches built on a foundation of proactive quality and robust process controls.
Day to Day Focus:
- Risk Mitigation: Facilitate workshops and coach cross-functional teams on DFMEA and PFMEA best practices to ensure design and process risks are identified and eliminated early in the project lifecycle.
- Design-to-Production Link: Guide the seamless transfer of "Special Characteristics" and Severity ratings from design intent into practical, robust manufacturing Control Plans and realistic measurement methods.
- Process Stability & Coaching: Mentor teams through DMAIC cycles to stabilise production, improve yields, and reduce variation from the launch phase throughout the entire product lifecycle using MSA and SPC.
- Problem Solving & Lessons Learned: Drive problem-solving initiatives and capture lessons learned to continuously enhance quality processes.