Quality Leader – Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Littelfuse, Inc.; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Littelfuse, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality leader for our Chippenham site. You will own and maintain the Quality Management System, drive cross-functional quality initiatives, and partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure robust Quality Plans and FMEA activities.

You will lead audits, investigations, and continuous improvement programs, with a focus on defect reduction and regulatory readiness across the site. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading quality functions within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards.
• Experience leading audits and driving operational improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the site's QMS, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering on Quality Plans and FMEA.
• Drive yield improvement, process capability, and defect reduction.
• Oversee incoming/outgoing/product/supplier quality activities.
• Lead internal audits and corrective actions.
• Monitor quality performance and customer complaints for improvements.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Deliver quality-related training and governance.

Skills

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Minitab

SPC

Job description

Littelfuse, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality leader for our Chippenham site. You will own and maintain the Quality Management System, drive cross-functional quality initiatives, and partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure robust Quality Plans and FMEA activities.

You will lead audits, investigations, and continuous improvement programs, with a focus on defect reduction and regulatory readiness across the site. Strong leadership and communication are essential.