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Location: Bedford Commercial Park - United Kingdon
Position: Full time, 40 hours per week
Reports to: Non-exec Director - Private Brand Label
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Manager to lead our quality assurance across Comline Group. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ISO 9001:2015, with a preference for experience in IATF 16949:2016, and will be responsible for managing quality systems, supplier relationships, product approvals, and warranty processes across multiple regions.
Please note you must work in the United Kingdom for this role.
The role:
Quality Systems Management
·Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016.
·Conduct and oversee internal and external audits.
·Lead Management Review meetings and ensure follow-up on action items.
·Define and monitor quality objectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
·Maintain and update quality policies and procedures.
Supplier Quality Management
·Perform supplier audits and ensure compliance with quality standards.
·Follow up on supplier certifications and ensure timely renewals.
·Conduct supplier evaluations and maintain performance records.
·Manage supplier non-conformities, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Product and Process Control
·Oversee part approval processes, including PBS PPAP documentation.
·Supervise container inspections to ensure product conformity.
·Ensure proper calibration of measurement and testing equipment.
·Conduct risk assessments related to product and process quality.
Customer and Warranty Management
·Handle customer reviews and feedback related to product quality.
·Manage warranty claims across multiple regions:
oSpain Warranty
oExport Warranty
oGreece and Ireland Warranty
About you and Experience Required:
Qualifications/Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
-Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality management role within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
-Essential: Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; experience with IATF 16949:2016 is highly preferred.
-Familiarity with automotive quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
-Experience with supplier quality management and warranty handling.
-Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software.
-Certification as a Lead Auditor (ISO/IATF) is a plus.
Desirable but not essential
-Experience in the automotive aftermarket industry.
-Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
-Ability to work effectively in a multinational environment and manage cross-border quality processes.
Other
-Travel will be an essential part of this role to various countries in Europe, India and China. At times this will be last minute travel so the ability to work flexibly is essential.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Quality Assurance
* Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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