Quality and Technical Manager

Bell Cornwall; Cannock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist supplier and distributor is seeking a Quality and Technical Manager to ensure quality is integrated at every stage of the process. Key responsibilities include leading supplier quality assurance, maintaining compliance standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, be skilled in reading technical drawings, and have a demonstrated understanding of supplier processes. This permanent position based in Cannock offers a salary range of £40,000 to £45,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, automotive, or component manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Competent in reading technical drawings and understanding tolerances and dimensions.
• Evidence of involvement in supplier manufacturing processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supplier Quality Assurance function and ensure that all suppliers meet quality standards.
• Maintain the SQA system while conducting supplier onboarding audits.
• Develop and maintain a supplier performance management system.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Reading technical drawings

Continuous improvement processes

Tools

CAD literacy

Job description

Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established but continually growing specialist supplier and distributor of quality, bespoke products for a diverse range of industries. They are looking for a Quality and Technical Manager to join their operation and to ensure that quality is built into every stage of the process.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Quality and Technical Manager include (but are not limited to):

• Lead the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) function and ensure that all suppliers meet the quality and compliance standards.
• Maintain the SQA system whilst conducting supplier onboarding audits and capability assessments.
• Develop and maintain a supplier performance management system.
• Drive the supplier non-conformance management process, reviewing root causes and approving corrective actions.
• Lead and coordinate all quality and technical projects, including product development, supplier changes, testing programmes, and process improvement initiatives.

The successful person will have:

• Engineering qualification highly desirable, with experience in mechanical, automotive, or component manufacturing.
• Competent in reading technical drawings, understanding tolerances, dimensions.
• CAD literacy advantageous.
• Evidence of involvement in supplier manufacturing processes and understanding the impact they play.
• An eye for continuous improvement processes.

A fantastic opportunity for someone with an eye for quality and experience within a supplier-led business.

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BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT

(For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups)

Job Information

• Job Reference: BCR/WD/32083_1764612087
• Salary From: £40000
• Salary To: £45000
• Job Locations: Cannock, Staffordshire
• Job Types: Permanent