Quality Manager £60,000 - £80,000 doe Rolling FTC ( 12 month to 24 months) Stockport An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join a leading global player in the automotive manufacturing sector. This is your chance to make an impact by driving product quality excellence and continuous improvement within a dynamic and growing business. As the Quality Manager, you'll ensure product conformity, manage audit programmes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with teams to maintain high-quality standards and resolve any customer issues, all while overseeing compliance with key industry regulations. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the Quality Management System IATF16949 ensuring alignment with industry standards. Manage internal and external audits to comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001. Apply core quality tools (e.g., FMEA, PPAP, SPC) to ensure product quality. Lead problem-solving efforts for customer claims. Drive continuous improvement to reduce non-conformities and associated costs. Provide training on quality methodologies and tools. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage changes effectively. What We're Looking For: Experience in Quality Management in the automotive sector. IATF 16949 Auditor experience and strong leadership skills. Team management experience Experience in high-volume manufacturing and applying quality tools (FMEA, PPAP, SPC, etc.). Lean Six Sigma exposure Product Launch or Project Management experience Why This Role is Exciting: This is a great chance to lead quality initiatives in an innovative environment. You'll have the opportunity to influence product quality, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement in a cutting-edge industry. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes. ADZN1_UKTJ