Technical Manager

ASC Connections; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections, a UK manufacturer of plastic injection-moulded components, is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to shape engineering strategy, lead a technical team, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee daily technical operations, manage ISO 9001 QMS, lead APQP/PPAP, and act as the key technical and quality contact for customers, delivering robust solutions and ensuring high quality output.

Qualifications

• Proven technical leadership within plastic injection moulding.
• Strong understanding of tooling, materials, and moulding processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects with customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a technical team with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day moulding operations to ensure stable processes, machine performance and quality.
• Manage the ISO 9001-compliant QMS and lead APQP/PPAP activities with automotive-standard documentation.
• Drive new product introductions from tooling trials to production approval, ensuring manufacturability and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as technical and quality lead for customers, driving 8D/Ishikawa problem solving and timely resolutions.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen initiatives to reduce cycle times, scrap, and improve cost, quality and delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership

Tooling

Materials

Moulding processes

Problem-solving (8D, Ishikawa)

CAD

Tools

CAD

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.

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