Kidderminster
An established manufacturer are seeking to recruit an experienced Quality Lead following a reorganisation of the department. Backed by a major engineering group , you will be joining a business who are investing heavily in their facilities and have a strong & secure order book. Quality Supervisor/ Lead Salary: c£48,000 per annum + great benefits package Location: Worcestershire (commutable from West Birmingham, Droitwich, Worcester, Stourbridge, Wolverhampton, Kidderminster areas) Duties: • Lead and organise the production focused Quality team., • Main contact for all in-production quality issues and questions., • Monitor and report key quality measures (e.g. defects, non-conformances) and drive corrective and preventive actions using root cause analysis., • Ensure drawings, specifications and customer requirements are followed, including through regular product & process audits., • Lead problem solving and RCA to control and close out non-conformances quickly., • Work closely with Operations, Supplier Quality and Project Quality to resolve issues and keep product flowing on time, to the right quality and cost., • Support internal and external audits and help maintain EN9100 and other approvals., • Coach, mentor and develop team members and wider operations staff in good quality practices. Experience: Applications are sought from Senior Quality professionals – Quality Manager, Quality Supervisor, Quality Lead or Senior Quality Engineer – who can demonstrate a good balance of hands on production problems solving skills, strong quality toolbox plus experience leading and mentoring Quality Engineers, Technicians & Inspectors. • Proven track record of success in a complex / precision engineering/ manufacturing facility such as Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Medical Devices or similar., • Strong problem-solving skills with experience of root cause analysis, corrective action and tools such as PFMEA, PPAP/ APQP, Control Plans, First Article Inspection., • Confident communicator who can set expectations, delegate, challenge and support others. With the role of Production Quality Supervisor - This is a great business to grow and develop with. They put an enormous amount of stock into their people and will constantly work to upskill them. There is a role here that will provide a great deal of variety and will need a strong Quality Leader with good communication skills, good organisational skills and a strong Quality Toolbox. Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion technical-network.co.uk Technical Network Recruitment – Search & Selection for mid to senior level appointments for engineering & manufacturing sectors- automotive, aerospace, defence, advanced materials, capital equipment & automation