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Quality Manager – Automotive
Location: Shropshire
Salary: Extremely attractive package
Our client is a specialist automotive manufacturer supplying complex products to automotive OEMs. This year, they plan several key product launches, increase in volumes, and further growth.
Job Description:
1. Lead and motivate a large team of Quality professionals – Quality Engineers, Technicians, Auditors, Metrology
2. Be the first point of contact for all OEM and internal customer concerns
3. Initiate 8D activities following customer concerns and delegate work to the team
4. Audit systems and processes to IATF16949 standard
5. Utilize data on quality defects to improve quality processes
6. Identify areas for quality improvements
7. Utilize Six Sigma/Lean tools to increase efficiencies and improve site quality
8. Maintain and develop the QMS and quality structure
9. Work closely with other internal functions to support NPI activities across APQP and PPAP submissions
Experience:
* Proven management experience within an automotive Tier 1 or OEM background
* HNC/Degree in a technical subject or equivalent professional qualification
* Excellent knowledge of quality systems, especially IATF16949
* Strong communication skills with OEM customers
* Proficiency in quality problem-solving tools such as APQP, 8D, MSA, 5 Whys, and root cause analysis
* Good grasp of Lean Six Sigma tools; Green Belt certification preferred
* Leadership ability to coach and build confidence in the team
Opportunity:
Our client is part of a multinational manufacturing group with a modern, highly automated plant. The role is part of the management team, offering a competitive salary, pension, life insurance, health insurance, and opportunities for training, professional development, and career growth.
Please apply online or contact Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion at technical-network.co.uk.
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