Quality Engineering Team Leader Alcester Permanent Up to £56k Overview EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Alcester, that is currently in the market for a Quality Engineering Team Leader to join their company on a permanent basis. This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components. What's in it for you? Stability / Longevity: A permanent role with a well-established company. Competitive salary: Up to £56,000 per annum. Days with an early finish on Fridays Due to internal changes and on the back of continued success, our client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Team Leader to manage a team of five Quality Engineers and has a mind for development, leadership and ambition. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and developing a team of Quality Engineers, creating a supportive and growth-oriented mindset Driving a "zero defect" culture through operational control and continuous improvement Participating in daily operations and standard diary meetings, taking ownership of quality-related issues Managing customer concessions and ensuring root cause problem-solving to eliminate repeat issues Implementing and managing quality documentation, including Control Plans, Inspection Plans, and SPC charts Taking accountability for quality milestones within the New Product Introduction (NPI) process As a Quality Engineering Team Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality across all manufacturing processes, from initial design to final production. You will: Have strong people management skills and a passion for mentoring Support the Manufacturing Manager by participating in the Operational Control model Develop robust, cost-effective inspection methodologies Apply problem-solving techniques to improve operational performance and eliminate defects Complete tasks related to NPI, including PFMEA, FAIRS, and PPAP Work with an MRB (Material Review Board) and manage daily processing tasks Participate in internal and external audits Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate: Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in a quality engineering role A "zero defect" mindset with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes Proficiency in quality methodologies and tools such as PFMEA, FAI (First Article Inspection) Reports, MRB, and concessions management A strong understanding of quality documentation and control plans If you are interested in the opportunity of a Quality Engineering Team Leader and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing team located in Alcester. About us EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role. Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.