Technical Quality Manager

Production Support

• Work alongside production teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and rework.
• Assist with root cause analysis of production issues and component suitability.
• Develop quality checkpoints throughout assembly processes.
• Support production staff with technical quality guidance.
• Ensure production documentation accurately reflects current manufacturing methods.
• Introduce mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) where appropriate.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles.

Supplier Quality

• Work closely with Purchasing to improve supplier performance.
• Develop supplier quality standards.
• Assess supplier quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Approve new suppliers from a quality perspective.
• Monitor supplier performance and component quality.
• Reduce supplier-related quality problems.

Testing & Compliance

• Ensure products comply with relevant standards and specifications.
• Support product validation and verification testing.
• Maintain calibration records for measuring equipment.
• Assist with product compliance documentation.
• Support ongoing product reliability improvements.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing.
• Reduce warranty claims and production defects.
• Improve manufacturing consistency.
• Standardise best practice.
• Lead lessons learned reviews following major projects.
• Develop KPIs and report quality performance to senior management.

Key Performance Indicators

Success In The Role Will Be Measured Through:

• Reduction in manufacturing defects.
• Reduction in customer quality issues.
• Reduction in rework hours.
• First-time pass rate.
• On-time resolution of quality issues.
• Supplier quality performance.
• Audit compliance.
• Customer satisfaction.
• Continuous improvement implementation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Management role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with bespoke or engineered products.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail.
• Experience investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Competent with relevant software packages such as AutoCAD.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience within lighting, electronics, or electrical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Understanding of DALI, emergency lighting, or LED manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Revit and Solidworks.

Personal Attributes

• Takes pride in delivering exceptional quality.
• Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Enjoys solving technical challenges.
• Works collaboratively across departments.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Can influence and coach colleagues.
• Is organised and methodical.
• Is comfortable working in both office and production environments.
• Has a continuous improvement mindset.

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