Quality Manager: Lead QMS & CI (Flexible Hours)

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

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.