Quality Manager

Bis Henderson; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A European tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a Quality Manager to lead plant quality management operations. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in Quality Management within the automotive industry and certification as an internal auditor for IATF 16949. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with quality standards, managing customer quality relationships, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. The position is based in Coventry, UK, and applicants must have the right to work without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Quality Management, ideally within the automotive industry.
• Certified internal auditor for IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3.
• Strong expertise in automotive quality tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the plant Quality Management System.
• Plan and execute internal and external quality audits.
• Manage customer quality relationships and drive satisfaction.

Skills

Quality Management

Automotive industry experience

Internal auditing

Problem-solving

Team leadership

MS Office proficiency

Tools

IATF 16949

VDA 6.3

PPAP

PFMEA

Job description

Location: Coventry
Salary: circa £60,000

An opportunity to join a European tier 1 automotive supplier in a new role as they establish their UK operation, to take responsibility for plant Quality Management operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the plant Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, customer, legal, and internal requirements
• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external quality audits, acting as local owner of quality processes
• Manage customer quality relationships, drive customer satisfaction, and handle complaints using structured problem‑solving methods (8D, 5 Why)
• Oversee supplier quality performance, support continuous improvement, and manage chargebacks when applicable
• Drive quality performance through inspections, analysis, corrective actions, and management of core quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow, PPAP)

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Quality Management, ideally within the automotive industry
• Certified internal auditor for IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3
• Strong expertise in automotive quality tools and methodologies (PPAP, PSW, PFMEA, problem-solving)
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop teams
• Excellent communication skills, with strong MS Office proficiency

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.