Quality Team Leader

Quality Team Leader

Location: Aylesford

Are you an experienced Quality professional with a passion for maintaining and improving standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Quality Team Leader to join our clients team in Aylesford, overseeing a small but dynamic team of quality engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Quality Assurance department, ensuring compliance with EN9100 standards and maintaining audit readiness.
• Manage nonconforming products, deploying timely corrective actions and root cause analysis.
• Support process improvements, problem-solving, and training initiatives across value streams.
• Coordinate and contribute to the setup of IMS sheets and FAIRs per customer requirements.
• Oversee the calibration of measuring and test equipment, ensuring adherence to company procedures.
• Conduct internal Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety audits to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform inspections using various measuring techniques, including CMM, verniers, and gauges.
• Lead the deployment of High QA software and support the implementation of quality systems.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong GD&T and metrology skills.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Knowledge of EN9100 and ISO14001 standards.
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent time-keeping, work ethic, and enthusiasm.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous leadership experience.
• Familiarity with High QA software.
• Understanding of machined plastic/metal parts, compression, and transfer moulding.
• Degree in an engineering discipline.

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