Quality & Technical Manager

Bodycote plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote plc in Coventry seeks a Quality & Technical Manager to act as site quality and technical lead, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance and product safety across operations.

You will develop and maintain the site QMS, drive a zero-defect culture, manage audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement, and provide technical expertise across heat treatment, metallurgy and related processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Bodycote quality requirements and quality management systems.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards including EN9100 and NADCAP.
• Understanding of automotive quality systems including IATF16949 and CQI-9.
• Strong technical knowledge of heat treatment and/or metal joining processes.
• Experience working with customer specifications, material standards, and technical requirements.
• Background in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience within Aerospace, Energy, Automotive, or Medical sectors is desirable.
• HNC level qualification or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Auditor qualifications and experience with AS9100, IATF16949, ISO14001 or similar standards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the site Quality Management System (QMS).
• Drive a zero-defect culture through effective quality management, risk reduction, customer complaint resolution, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with operational teams, customers, and suppliers, provide technical expertise across heat treatment, metallurgy, and specialist processes.
• Support inspection and laboratory activities, quality assurance processes, external audits, technical reviews, and the ongoing development of site standards and capabilities.

Skills

Quality management systems

Aerospace quality standards

Metallurgy knowledge

Heat treatment processes

Customer specifications

Problem solving

Education

HNC level qualification or equivalent

Auditor qualifications

Job description

About Bodycote

At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.

The Role

As the Quality & Technical Manager, you will be the site quality and technical lead for our Coventry facility, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and product safety across our operations.

You will lead the development and maintenance of the site Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and Bodycote requirements. You will drive a zero-defect culture through effective quality management, risk reduction, customer complaint resolution, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with operational teams, customers, and suppliers, you will provide technical expertise across heat treatment, metallurgy, and specialist processes. You will support inspection and laboratory activities, quality assurance processes, external audits, technical reviews, and the ongoing development of site standards and capabilities.

This is a key leadership role for a quality professional who can influence change, solve complex problems, and support operational excellence within a global engineering organisation.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Quality & Technical professional with strong knowledge of heat treatment, metallurgy, and quality management systems.

Key essentials:

• Strong knowledge of Bodycote quality requirements and quality management systems.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards including EN9100 and NADCAP.
• Understanding of automotive quality systems including IATF16949 and CQI-9.
• Strong technical knowledge of heat treatment and/or metal joining processes.
• Experience working with customer specifications, material standards, and technical requirements.
• Background in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience within Aerospace, Energy, Automotive, or Medical sectors is desirable.
• HNC level qualification or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Auditor qualifications and experience with AS9100, IATF16949, ISO14001 or similar standards desirable.

You will also bring a proactive approach to problem solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

What’s In It for You

• Career progression opportunities in a global business
• Exposure to international projects and change initiatives
• A supportive culture where your growth and development matter
• Join us at an exciting point of change, where your expertise will help define the next chapter of our business
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Location & Work Pattern

This role is based in Coventry, with onsite expectations. Some travel may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.