Supplier Quality & Compliance Manager

Job DescriptionFortress as a company:Fortress is a purpose driven organisation. “Saving lives by providing the best safety solutions” is at the heart of decision making and the strategic direction of the organisation. With offices and manufacturing around the world, Fortress is a truly global organisation that has a proven track record of growth…..with ambitions to accelerate that growth even further!Fortress Safety design and manufacture interlocks and access control systems, which protect employees working in environments which contain hazards. We are a life safety company and what we do truly makes a difference to people returning home safely. Fortress are passionate about safety and have a team of approachable experts who support our customers in navigating the complexity of the regulatory landscape and ensuring the safety of people in the workplace. We consider ourselves to be agile and highly innovative. We are also working hard to continue to drive cultural change and alignment to provide a positive working environment where employees feel valued, trusted and have the opportunity for personal growth.Fortress are a part of Halma plc (www.halma.com), where autonomy and the entrepreneurial spirit are key factors to the continued success of the group. Job Purpose:The Supplier Quality & Compliance Manager be responsible for ensuring that materials, components, or services procured from suppliers meet stringent quality standards.Key areas of responsibility of the role include:Developing and maintaining supplier quality management processesManaging daily supplier quality activitiesSeeking and utilizing knowledge of quality systems, technologies and statistical tools.Participating in supplier development projects and continuous improvement activitiesFocusing on supplier quality, delivery and costs on a global basis.Monitor and stay abreast of global regulatory compliance requirements Evaluation of performance against regulatory compliance requirements Defining AQLs and DCLs internally and with suppliers Factory QC training Staff technical training Control of non-conforming products Customer focussed approach Willingness to travel Technical / Engineering capability Developing factory capabilities Verification of product specification Identification of compliance criteria Inspection standard generation/negotiation People management of small team Key Qualifications and Experience Required:degree and/or a recognised Quality Management qualification.qualified ISO 9001 auditor, preferable lead assessorSQ experience in automotive manufacturing or in a similar industry.in NPI and developing/managing suppliers to deliver quality requirements through the product life cycleable to lead, influence and support, to challenge in a positive attitudenegotiating and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.knowledge of IATF 16949 and Core Tools.in quality tools and methods, including but not limited to Global 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why, Pareto, etc.with Metrology inspection methods and equipment, as well as a working knowledge of GD&Tto correctly interpret 3D CAD and 2D Drawingsto present data accurately and effectivelyand prioritising activities and an ability to operate with a level of autonomy.Location:The main UK office is in Wolverhampton.Benefits:Annual BonusContributory Pension schemeEnhanced Parental Leave schemeFree EV charging on siteCompany SocialsYuLife Wellbeing AppPaycare - Healthcare Cash PlanEqual Opportunities:At Fortress we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate and genuinely value it for the benefit it brings to our culture, our employees, our products, and the local communities where we are based. Fortress are proud to be an equal opportunities workplace, if you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.