Technical Manager

ASC Connections; Edworth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking an experienced Technical Manager for a leading UK plastics manufacturer. You will shape engineering strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled technical team in a fast-paced, solutions-focused environment.

You will oversee daily technical operations, ensure quality excellence, and act as the primary customer-facing lead for technical and quality matters. This role offers significant autonomy and impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in plastic injection moulding.
• Proven leadership of technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems and APQP/PPAP.
• Strong ability to manage customer relationships and drive technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a technical team, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day moulding operations, ensuring stable processes and high-quality output.
• Manage and enhance the ISO 9001‑compliant QMS, leading APQP/PPAP activities and documentation.
• Drive new product introductions from tooling trials to production approval, ensuring manufacturability and quality.
• Act as the technical and quality lead for customers, guiding structured problem-solving (8D, Ishikawa).
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma and Kaizen initiatives to reduce cycle times, scrap, and costs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Moulding processes

Customer liaison

Tools

CAD skills

Job description

Step into a pivotal leadership role with a well‑established UK manufacturer of high‑quality plastic injection‑moulded components. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager to shape engineering strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled technical team within a fast‑paced, solutions‑focused environment.

As Technical Manager, you'll oversee daily technical operations, drive quality excellence, and act as a key customer-facing lead for both technical and quality matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a skilled technical team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day‑to‑day moulding operations, ensuring stable processes, optimal machine performance, and high‑quality output.
• Manage and enhance the ISO 9001‑compliant QMS, leading APQP/PPAP activities and ensuring all documentation is maintained to automotive standards.
• Drive new product introductions─from tooling trials through to full production approval─ensuring manufacturability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the technical and quality lead for customers, driving structured problem‑solving (8D, Ishikawa) and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma, Kaizen) to optimise cycle times, reduce scrap, and improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven technical leadership experience within plastic injection moulding.
• Strong understanding of tooling, materials, moulding processes, and structured problem‑solving methods.
• Confident managing customer relationships and leading cross‑functional technical projects.
• CAD/data‑interpretation skills beneficial.
• If you thrive on solving complex challenges, delivering customer‑focused technical solutions, and elevating manufacturing standards, this role offers the autonomy, visibility, and impact you're looking for.

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.