Overview: Working alongside our client, an established and expanding manufacturing business, we are looking for a Quality Manager to lead their Quality Department. Remit: Fantastic opportunity for a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer to join a forward thinking and upwardly mobile business. This position will suit an experienced Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer with supervisory experience looking to progress into a QM position The successful Quality Manager will provide support to the internal functions of manufacturing, product engineering and quality management within the business Role: As Quality Manager you will have responsibility and authority to ensure customer specific requirements are addressed and implemented In the role of Quality Manager you will set quality objectives aligned with the requirements of customers and the company To review the customer score cards and setting the action plan for improvement the customer satisfaction. Responsibility and Authority to stop shipments for quality issues. Management of the quality management system in accordance with IATF 16494 and ISO14001. Responsible for maintaining and auditing procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the quality of products in accordance with the IATF 16949 and customer standards. Support with the preparation and submission of Part Approval documentation (PPAP) to customers. Supporting the investigation and resolution of customer quality and build concerns. Supporting the investigation and resolution of internal quality and build concerns. Management of calibration process for metrology equipment. Other tasks deemed appropriate but not specifically detailed above. Experience Requirements: Previous experience of quality management within automotive manufacturing Knowledge and experience of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Experience with quality inspection / measurement of parts against 2D drawings Auditing skills and experience Core quality management systems and tools Self-motivated and well organized Good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues and external stakeholders People management skills Fundamental engineering knowledge Key Words: Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Lead Auditor, Quality Lead, Automotive, Injection Moulding, Plastics, IATF16949, ISO9001 FOOTER Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK Sierra 57 Consult Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable. Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google Sierra 57 & register with us.