Quality Manager (Automotive & Off-Highway Sectors)
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This leading manufacturer of precision metal components supplies Tier 1 automotive and off‑highway customers. They are seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality function and drive standards across the business.
The Role
As Quality Manager, you will take full responsibility for the quality function, leading an experienced team of quality professionals. You will shape and deliver the quality strategy, ensuring systems, processes, and people align to meet demanding Tier 1 and OEM customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the quality team, ensuring high performance and engagement.
* Maintain and improve the QMS (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949) and ensure compliance across all manufacturing operations.
* Work closely with production, engineering, and customers to drive root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Oversee customer and supplier quality performance, audits, and corrective actions.
* Act as the primary point of contact for all quality matters, both internally and externally.
Qualifications
* Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing quality function.
* Strong working knowledge of TS / IATF 16949, ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and advanced problem‑solving tools.
* Background in metals, machining, or fabricated components is a distinct advantage but not essential.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience and skills required: You will be an experienced quality professional with a strong background in manufacturing engineering and ideally a track record of success in a Tier 1 or OEM automotive or off‑highway environment. A confident communicator and natural leader, you combine technical expertise with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach.
Apply now to lead the quality function for a business that builds components for some of the UK's most demanding industries or get in touch for a confidential discussion quoting reference number 10161.
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