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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.
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