Quality & Technical Lead - Supplier Excellence & Compliance

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

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.