Quality Manager

ASC Connections; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50,000

Flexible hours

Company pension

Career progression

Ongoing training

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System in a well-established manufacturing business. You will own quality processes, drive continuous improvement, and work closely with customers and Operations to reduce defects and enhance capability.

The role suits an experienced Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer stepping into management, with exposure to automotive IATF 16949 standards and core tools.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality management systems in manufacturing.
• Experience with IATF 16949 automotive environments.
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools: PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC and MSA.
• Experience managing audits (customer, certification, internal).
• Strong customer-facing skills and driving corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Own the Quality Management System and drive its development.
• Lead customer, certification and internal audits ensuring standards are met.
• Lead and develop the Quality team (Engineers and Technicians).
• Review 8D reports and corrective actions; drive action effectiveness.
• Manage Quality KPIs, Management Reviews and control plans.

Skills

Quality Management

Audits

Team Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

8D Problem Solving

Education

IATF 16949

Tools

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

MSA

Job description

Salary £50,000 | Flexible Working Hours | Company Pension | Career Progression

A Quality Manager opportunity has arisen within a well-established specialist manufacturing business supplying products into a diverse range of established and growing engineering sectors. Leading the Quality function, you'll take ownership of the Quality Management System, develop the Quality team and work closely with customers and Operations to improve quality performance and drive continuous improvement.

This opportunity could also suit an experienced Senior Quality Engineer looking to take the next step into Quality Management.

Quality Manager responsibilities include

• Taking ownership of the Quality Management System and driving its continued development.


• Leading customer, certification and internal audits, ensuring required quality standards are maintained.


• Leading and developing the Quality team, including Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians.


• Reviewing customer 8D reports, corrective actions and the effective use of Automotive Core Tools.


• Managing Quality KPIs, Management Reviews, procedures, Control Plans and supporting quality documentation.


• Working closely with customers and Operations to reduce defects, improve process capability and drive continuous improvement.

Quality Manager desirable skills and experience

• Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer experience within a manufacturing environment.


• Previous experience working within an IATF 16949 automotive manufacturing environment.


• Good knowledge of Automotive Core Tools including PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC and MSA.


• Experience supporting or leading customer, certification and internal audits.


• Strong customer-facing skills with experience managing quality issues and corrective actions.


• A proactive, hands-on approach to quality improvement and problem solving.

Quality Manager benefits include

• Salary of £50,000.


• Flexible working hours.


• Company pension scheme.


• Opportunity to lead and develop an established Quality function.


• Career progression opportunity for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer.


• Ongoing training and career development.

This role would suit an experienced Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer or Quality Lead looking to join an established manufacturing business supplying a diverse range of growing industry sectors.

Keywords

Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Lead, Automotive Quality, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans, Automotive Core Tools, Quality Management System, QMS, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions.

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.