Group Quality Assurance (QA) Advisor

Description:

Group Quality Assurance Advisor

Group position based in Aberdeen HQ. (But will be required to travel to other Hydrasun or Customer locations.)

To assist the Group HSEQ Manager in ensuring overall group governance and compliance to Hydrasun’s Integrated HSEQ management system, and specifically to the ISO9001:2015 standard.

Provide strategic support to the organisation to ensure continuous improvement of Quality Assurance within the business and taking the lead on driving efficiency and effectiveness in the quality management system requirements.

To provide professional support to all internal and external stakeholders (employees, customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, accreditation bodies, approval bodies)

Responsibilities of the Role

General

To ensure Hydrasun maintains overall compliance to the standards, processes and procedures, and all other associated requirements, as defined within Hydrasun’s HSEQ, HR and Competency management systems.
To work safely at all times and take all necessary action to reduce both HSE and quality risk within the workplace
Maintain high standards of housekeeping at all times.
Promote and foster a strong team culture, driving clear communication and engagement across the Hydrasun group
Ensure that the QA team stay abreast of all current and future standard and regulatory requirements and have a clear understanding and process to manage risk and opportunity within the business.
Quality Assurance

Assist the HSEQ Manager in ensuring the quality specific elements of Hydrasun’s integrated management system is maintained and complies with the ISO9001:2015 standard
Provide positive challenge to the department and the wider organisation in ensuring the quality management system continually improves and remains fit for purpose for the business.
Provide clarity on the review process for QA scope across the ISO accredited branches.
Be a force for positive change and influence for QA across the organisation
Logging of all customer complaints, internal non conformances, supplier non conformances and audit findings, and analysis / evaluation of effectiveness.
Co-ordinate the progression and effectiveness of immediate, corrective, preventative and improvement actions resulting from customer complaints, non conformances and audits, and provide clear analysis on root cause
Carry out QA audits based on the defined risk profile and in line with the agreed audit plan.
Carry out quality assurance inductions for all new employees
Provide general quality training where required to staff
Write and review procedures / work instructions
Maintain the calibration register
Maintain the effective filing and issue of material certification
Co-ordinate customer and Supplier audits
Review and approval of new supplier evaluation forms
Report and define the clear action on the performance of key suppliers
Compilation of quality reports
Maintain the Hydrasun document control register and issue-controlled documents
Support the wider Hydrasun group on ITP development and approval
Qualifications - Essential

Secondary School Education
ISO 9001:2015 Foundation Training
ISO9001:2015 Internal Auditing Training (IRCA)
Qualifications – Desirable

ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training (IRCA)

Experience - Essential

Working to the ISO9001:2015 standard.
Experience of quality management in a production/engineering environment
Experience – Desirable

Auditing
Report and procedure writing
Root cause analysis
Skills and Competencies - Essential

Good communication skills
Good attention to detail
Computer Literate
Working in a team
Skills and Competencies – Desirable

Presentation Skills
Facilitation Skills
Process mapping
Process improvement skills
About us
We are a leading international provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control products to many different sectors worldwide.  As part of D2Zero, Hydrasun applies experience, knowledge, and insights for a new energy future.

Our core principles of engagement, accountability, communication and teamwork are cornerstones of our culture and guide us in our work. The right results stem from the right behaviours. Our people are empowered to make change happen. For the benefit of our customers, our industry, our clean energy future. 
Our HQ is based in Aberdeen, Scotland with operations throughout the UK and a presence in strategic locations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the USA and South America.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement
Hydrasun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity & inclusion and do not tolerate discrimination & harassment of any kind.
In our recruitment process, all appropriately qualified applicants will be reviewed for a position based on their skills and experience.
Everyone at Hydrasun is responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with respect