Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Quality Manager
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Quality Manager
Quality Manager Automotive
About the Role
Position Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to become a Quality Manager within a highly respected organisation renowned for its innovative approach, long-term contracts, and sustainable growth. With over 50 years of success, this company is a market leader in the design, development, and manufacture of precision-moulded components for the automotive, off-highway, and leisure sectors. If you're passionate about quality management and eager to drive lasting impact, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the quality management function, ensuring adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to foster continuous improvement.
- Lead the Quality Team and Department, prioritising inspection tasks to align with production demands.
- Manage customer relationships and oversee compliance with external audits and documentation requirements.
- Oversee the New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, including:
- APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
- PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
- PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- PSW (Process Specification Worksheet)
- Analyse performance data, generate reports, and deliver Strategic presentations to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
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Requirements
To excel in this Quality Manager role, you will bring:
Experience & Knowledge
- Proven experience in quality management within the automotive manufacturing sector.
- Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing operations (preferably in moulding and assembly processes).
- Strong understanding of IATF 16949 and VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) standards.
Education & Technical Skills
- Degree-level education (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Practical expertise in lean thinking and its applications.
- Robust problem-solving and technical diagnostic skills.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Why It Matters
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As the Quality Manager, you’ll play a critical role in upholding and elevating the company’s reputation for excellence. Your leadership and expertise will drive the delivery of high-quality products to some of the most prestigious automotive brands, ensuring sustained growth and industry leadership.
This is an opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your contributions will be recognised and rewarded.
Get Involved
If you’re ready to elevate your career and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV today and take the first step towards becoming the Quality Manager shaping the future of this innovative business.
Note: Your application will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy (established 1978). Their services operate as Employment Agencies.
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