Senior Quality Leader – Manufacturing & Process Excellence

Niftylift Ltd; Hoyland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

5% Contributory Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Healthcare Scheme

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral Scheme

Job summary

Niftylift Ltd in Hoyland, Barnsley, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians. You will develop and oversee systems to ensure products and processes meet regulatory, industry, and customer expectations across R&D, production and supply chain.

The role emphasizes building a no-fault-forward culture, driving continuous improvement using Kaizen, DFMEA/PFMEA, SPC and PPAP processes, and maintaining ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Quality Management qualification or Engineering degree, level 4 or above.
• Leadership experience in a quality function within Automotive, Aerospace & Engineering.
• Excellent capability with Kaizen/LEAN/Six Sigma problem resolution techniques.
• Understanding of DFMEA and PFMEA approaches.
• Understanding of Six Sigma and the related DMAIC approach would be beneficial.
• Understanding of MRP / Manufacturing Systems and QM Modules and/or willingness to undertake specific training and development in this area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Quality Engineers and Technicians, ensuring internal standards are developed, audited and complied with.
• Maintain ISO9001 manual and procedures; plan and conduct internal audits across departments.
• Oversee supplier Quality Assurance audits and improvements, ensuring purchased materials meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with Design, Production Engineering and Procurement to APQP/PPAP processes for new products.
• Drive containment, corrective and preventive actions; measure KPIs across the site quality functions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Kaizen/LEAN/Six Sigma

DFMEA/PFMEA

DMAIC knowledge

MRP/QM systems understanding

Education

Quality Management qualification or Engineering degree L4+

Tools

MRP systems

QM modules

Job description

Niftylift Ltd in Hoyland, Barnsley, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians. You will develop and oversee systems to ensure products and processes meet regulatory, industry, and customer expectations across R&D, production and supply chain.

The role emphasizes building a no-fault-forward culture, driving continuous improvement using Kaizen, DFMEA/PFMEA, SPC and PPAP processes, and maintaining ISO 9001.