Manufacturing Quality Lead: Drive Continuous Improvement

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Lead to manage quality activities in our components manufacturing facility. You will lead a Quality Engineering team, coordinate with Manufacturing and Engineering, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to ISO9001/AS9100 and GDPR standards.

You will develop measurement strategies, oversee CMM programming, and support APQP processes for new orders, resolving issues through 8D and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with relevant CNC machining experience
• Experience leading a manufacturing quality team
• Knowledge of ISO9001:2015; AS9100 Rev D is a plus
• Proficient PC-DMIS CMM programming
• Experience using Visual IPI
• Understanding of engine component manufacture processes

Responsibilities

• Plan and ensure quality requirements for prototype projects to meet timing plans
• Develop measurement strategies and create CMM programmes
• Lead and develop the Quality Engineers; plan priorities and training
• Analyse measurement results and coordinate with Engineering on non-conformances
• Support APQP activities with the NPI team
• Share detailed quality information with Engineering and Manufacturing
• Assist with contract reviews for new orders
• Participate in 8D problem solving teams to resolve issues
• Drive continuous improvement with Manufacturing management
• Ensure ISO9001/AS9100 compliance and health, safety, and GDPR policies

Skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Time management

Collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PC-DMIS CMM programming

Visual IPI

Job description

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Lead to manage quality activities in our components manufacturing facility. You will lead a Quality Engineering team, coordinate with Manufacturing and Engineering, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to ISO9001/AS9100 and GDPR standards.

You will develop measurement strategies, oversee CMM programming, and support APQP processes for new orders, resolving issues through 8D and cross-functional collaboration.