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The Role:

This is a fantastic new position located just outside Paris in France, which will focus on providing the leadership of the Quality Function in relation to NCR, Supplier development & Continuous Improvement within PPR along with the control and analysis of non-conformance.

This will expand to include the issue of non-nuclear Quality Plans, Welding & NDT procedures and control of material certification and associated documentation. This appointee should expect to have a ‘Hands On’ approach.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Quality Systems within PPR
• Drive business Improvement and encourage a Quality Mindset within the business.
• Coordinate the quality aspects and disposition of PPR NCR’s and Concessions, when required, during manufacture.
• Undertake analysis of non-conformance and ensure that RCA is completed and that countermeasures are implemented and evaluated for effectiveness.
• Ensure that departmental procedures are in place for all key functions and processes.
• Support Procurement in the Supplier Development Programme.
• The issue of non-nuclear Quality Plans / ITP’s identifying all Quality activities within the manufacturing cycle.
• Review of Supplier ITP’s and Quality documentation as required.
• Support Procurement with the choice of Purchase Specifications, welding and painting documents.
• Provide input to the tendering process on quality requirements as required and attend client kick off meetings as necessary in order to understand project requirements
• Attend Design Review and Assembly Review meetings as and when required to provide input and advice on aspects of quality and welding.
• Audit supplier sites, as required, to ensure their procedures match business requirements and provide advice as to suitability of supplier relationships.
• Proactively engage and support company initiatives designed to promote a culture of safe working, environmental protection, and continual improvement.
• All other duties relevant to the post.

About the person:

The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who will proactively improve the quality systems of the company through internal audits, participation in process improvement programs, and interaction with key partners to obtain constructive feedback.

• Team working skills
• Relationship management skills
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and ability to adapt
• Problem solving skills
• SAP knowledge would be a plus
• Strong working knowledge of RCA tools (Ishikawa, 8D, 5Y etc)
• Relevant experience within related industry
• Knowledge of quality process (ISO 9001 etc...)
• Knowledge of welding processes and procedure -qualification
• General Materials knowledge
• Microsoft Office skills
• Fully conversant to business level in English & French is essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering
• Minimum of 5+ years' relevant work experience

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