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QR_ and VCUK celebrate successful end of Penlon ESO2 production ramp

“What VentilatorChallengeUK has achieved in the space of twelve weeks is nothing short of incredible, creating and producing an approved product and setting up production facilities on this scale would normally take years. I am immensely proud of the energy, determination and ingenuity shown by every business in responding to this national need. Together, we have helped ensure the NHS has always had access to the number of ventilators it needs, and we’re pleased to have also contributed to building a resilient stock should ventilators be required in the UK in the future. This coalition of the very best of this country’s people and capability across different sectors has truly showcased the strength of the manufacturing industry in the UK. While we have now delivered all the required ventilators to the NHS, the Consortium is looking to capture lessons learned and share them across the engineering community – and with Government – as key tools to help UK industry get back on its feet after the COVID19 pandemic has passed.” - Dick Elsy

July 6, 2020

Successful job-seeking during a pandemic: part 2

These are challenging times and many people are finding themselves in the market for a new job, sometimes for the first time in years. Unfortunately, we can’t offer everyone the perfect job, but we may be able to help with a few lessons we’ve learned from the past 10 years of sourcing top talent to join the Quick Release_ team. In this instalment we look at preparing for video interviews.

June 17, 2020

Successful job-seeking during a pandemic: part 1

These are challenging times and many people are finding themselves in the market for a new job, sometimes for the first time in years. Unfortunately, we can’t offer everyone the perfect job, but we may be able to help with a few lessons we’ve learned from the past 10 years of sourcing top talent to join the Quick Release_ team. In this instalment we look at getting your CV to the top of the pile.

June 9, 2020

QR_ and Black Lives Matter

There are a lot of words out there at the moment. At QR_ we prefer actions, but felt compelled to add our voice now: QR_ are unequivocally on the side of our black colleagues, clients and partners. We see, hear, and stand by you.

June 2, 2020

Press release: Quick Release_ and Newton support Penlon to significantly increase ventilator production in response to COVID-19

Consultancies share how they’ve been working as part of the Ventilator Challenge UK Consortium to ramp-up production from 60 ventilators to 1,500 per week.

May 1, 2020

QR_ and Ventilator Challenge UK

Working as part of the consortium supporting the ramp of Penlon’s ventilator production in Abingdon, QR_ have implemented systems and human processes that ensure there is ‘a plan for every part’. These manage and report a component’s journey from an engineer’s screen, through prototyping, procurement, and onto the assembly line.

April 23, 2020

A word on Coronavirus...

QR_ has been working alongside some of the biggest, most innovative and exciting names in automotive and aerospace for nearly 20 years. We have been there in good times, and been there in bad times. But at no point did our partners stand still, and neither did we. Together, we evolved to overcome challenges, changes and pivots, be that in manufacturing, logistics or working practices.

March 24, 2020

QR_ celebrate IWD

With International Women's Day just gone, QR_ has been doing what it does best and working the data; 26% female, 24% BAME and 6% LGBTQ across our global teams.

March 8, 2020