Quality & Technical Lead

Pertemps Wolverhampton; Cannock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing supply chain company is seeking a Quality & Technical Lead to oversee supplier quality assurance and technical compliance. The ideal candidate will have senior experience in quality or technical roles within manufacturing and a strong background in supplier Quality Management. Responsibilities include leading audits, managing NCRs, and driving continuous improvement. The role offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Senior quality or technical experience within manufacturing.
• Strong supplier quality and compliance background.
• Confident reading technical drawings and managing engineering change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supplier Quality Assurance function, including supplier approval and audits.
• Own supplier NCRs, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, SPC, and pre-production readiness.
• Maintain technical files and compliance documentation.
• Manage customer NCRs and quality concerns.
• Lead continuous improvement using structured problem-solving methods.
• Oversee third-party testing and internal quality control.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Technical compliance

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Quality & Technical Lead

Cannock

Permanent, Full-Time

£40,000 - £45,000 DOE

We are recruiting a Head of Quality & Technical to lead supplier quality, technical compliance, and continuous improvement across a manufacturing supply chain.

Key duties

Lead the Supplier Quality Assurance function, including supplier approval, audits, and performance management

Own supplier NCRs, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and cost recovery

Drive APQP, PPAP, SPC, and pre-production readiness for new and modified products

Maintain technical files, compliance documentation, FMEAs, control plans, and approvals

Manage customer NCRs and quality concerns through to verified closure

Lead continuous improvement using structured problem-solving methods

Oversee third-party testing, validation, and internal quality control processes

Lead and develop the Quality & Technical function, KPIs, and standards

About you

Senior quality or technical experience within manufacturing

Strong supplier quality and compliance background

Engineering qualification or equivalent experience preferred

Confident reading technical drawings and managing engineering change