Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Tier 1 automotive supplier as Quality Manager. This role promises a rewarding challenge within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, offering the chance to lead quality assurance and control for a company that prides itself on excellence and innovation. If you are passionate about driving continuous improvement and achieving zero-defect performance, this could be the perfect role for you. What You Will Do: - Lead and develop a strong quality culture across the site, fostering accountability and excellence. - Manage and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards. - Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues, providing professional and prompt communication. - Collaborate with suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet quality and specification standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives. - Partner closely with Production teams to promote a "Right First Time" philosophy and eliminate defects at the source. - Lead structured improvement activities, including Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S, to enhance quality control and reduce the cost of poor quality. What You Will Bring: - Degree-qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. - Extensive experience in quality management within an OEM or Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment, ideally with experience of JLR products and processes. - Deep knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OEM-specific quality systems. - Proven expertise in APQP, PPAP, and root cause analysis methodologies. - Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels. As a Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring this company meets and exceeds customer-specific requirements, including JLRQ standards. Your leadership will drive a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence, contributing to the company's reputation as a trusted Tier 1 supplier. By embedding accountability and fostering collaboration, you will help shape a proactive approach to problem-solving and quality assurance that aligns with the company's values. Location: This role is based in a vibrant and accessible location within the UK, offering excellent transport links and proximity to key automotive hubs. Interested?: If you're ready to make your mark as a Quality Manager and lead the charge in quality excellence, apply today! Don't miss this chance to join a forward-thinking company and drive your career to new heights. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included