The main focus for this position is to deploy and integrate a world class Quality Management System that is aligned across the Semiconductor, Chamber Solutions and Semi-conductor Service divisions including the divisional team and site and legal entities. Driving change and embedding new optimized systems and processes, while ensuring that the QMS is effective in meeting the customer, compliance and legal requirements (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, 45001:2018), as well as effectiveness in mitigating risks and maximising opportunities. The role is local in scope, but will involve collaboration with colleagues in all regions internationally with some international travel.

Main responsibilities include:

• Implement an integrated management system which is effective in meeting the customer requirements, compliance requirements (including legal requirements), OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and mitigating risks and maximising opportunities.
• Manage a team of flexible resource to deliver the project activities
• Provide governance for local teams and legal entities.
• Support a framework for continuous improvement and review of business and quality processes through regular process reviews and audit program
• Work with accountable local and legal entity leaders to deploy aligned Quality management processes
• Support the development and integration of a world class Business and Quality Management System into PC Haverhill facility.
• Ensure that an effective document control process is maintained.
• Ensure that temporary deviations from specification are managed through an effective concession process.

Education level:

• B.S. in a technical discipline required, Masters Degree preferred.

Relevant Previous experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of working in a quality management role or equivalent
• Experience working in a multinational company (preferable)
• Experience and track record in successfully managing change and process roll-out

Other requirements:

• This role has an expected travel requirement of <10%
• Strong presentation and communication skills are required including effective communication where the audience's first language is not English
• Influencing skills where the job holder will need to lead without direct authority and engage teams to support, take on tough challenges and embrace change
• Creative and innovative - able to identify and adopt new technologies and capabilities that can benefit the team and business performance

Knowledge areas:

• Practical knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 45001:2018
• Process Based Auditing (IRCA certified Lead Auditor trained preferred)
• Process Mapping / Procedure Creation (BPMN 2.0 advantageous)
• Problem Solving Techniques
• Microsoft SharePoint 365 - advanced (preferable)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• A friendly, family-like atmosphere
  Plenty of opportunities to grow and develop
• A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior, and integrity
• Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact
• New challenges and new things to learn every day
• Access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group
• An excellent remuneration & benefits package - including competitive salary, a medical plan and achievable variable compensation structure

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.