Job Title: Quality Manager

Location: Warwickshire

Salary: Circa £55,000

Are you a skilled Quality Manager with expertise in the automotive industry? We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join our client in Warwickshire. If you have a strong background in quality control, ISO standards, and automotive manufacturing, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Control Management: Oversee goods-in quality control through visual inspection and CMM (FARO) inspection.
• Customer Quality Assurance: Manage the receipt, response, and monitoring of quality concern reports from customers.
• Problem-Solving: Implement containment actions, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to production staff on quality requirements.
• Quality Reporting: Participate in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and quality reporting systems.
• Supplier and Customer Liaison: Work closely with suppliers and customers to review non-conformances and ensure customer focus.
• Project Support: Collaborate with the NPI team to support new projects.
• QMS Maintenance: Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO9001: 2015 and IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Educational Background: HNC qualification, Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in using Faro Arm and Hexagon CMM bridge, with programming skills in Polyworks software.
• Metrology Knowledge: Detailed understanding of metrology, geometric dimensions, and tolerances (GD&T).
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• ISO Standards: Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, and IATF16949 standards.
• IT Skills: Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

General Requirements:

• Timely Responses: Respond promptly to customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Professional Representation: Represent the company professionally at all times.
• Documentation: Document all activities and projects thoroughly.
• Management Reporting: Report to management on the performance and integrity of the QMS, opportunities for improvement, and required changes.
• Customer Focus: Promote a customer-focused approach.

If you are passionate about quality management and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you.