Senior Supplier Quality & Technical Lead

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

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cannock is seeking a Quality & Technical Lead to oversee supplier quality, technical compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has significant experience in quality assurance within manufacturing, possesses an engineering qualification, and is confident in managing supplier performance. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 DOE, with responsibilities including leading audits and root cause analysis.

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, 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.

Skills

Supplier Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Technical Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

A manufacturing company in Cannock is seeking a Quality & Technical Lead to oversee supplier quality, technical compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has significant experience in quality assurance within manufacturing, possesses an engineering qualification, and is confident in managing supplier performance. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 DOE, with responsibilities including leading audits and root cause analysis.