Quality Engineering Team Leader
Location: Alcester
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £56k
Overview
EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Alcester, and is currently searching for a Quality Engineering Team Leader to join their company on a permanent basis. The company is a well-established industry leader with a long 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.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team of five Quality Engineers, fostering a supportive and growth‑oriented mindset.
* Drive a "zero defect" culture through operational control and continuous improvement.
* Participate in daily operations and standard diary meetings, owning quality‑related issues.
* Manage customer concessions and ensure root‑cause problem‑solving to eliminate repeat issues.
* Implement and manage quality documentation, including Control Plans, Inspection Plans, and SPC charts.
* Take accountability for quality milestones within the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
* Maintain a high standard of quality across all manufacturing processes, from initial design to final production.
* Show 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in a quality engineering role.
* "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.
* Strong understanding of quality documentation and control plans.
About the Company
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 provide expert support and advice throughout the process to help you secure a career‑defining role.
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK based and we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please press the Apply button and follow the application process.
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