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. Continuous improvement mindset, always looking for better ways of working and encouraging ideas from the shop floor

The opportunity: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr