At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and improve the Quality Management System to ensure top-notch product quality.
- Company: CCST, a leading UK manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brake discs for motorsport.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a culture of continuous improvement and drive excellence across the organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality in a fast-paced, innovative industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management and knowledge of automotive standards required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
About CCST CCST is a UK manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brake discs, supplying performance and motorsport markets.
Our process runs through chemical vapour infiltration, or CVI, and it lives or dies on uptime.
When a machine stops, the plan stops.
That's why this role matters.
The role We need a Quality Manager to beresponsible for leading and continually improving the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with customer requirements, automotive industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
The role will drive quality excellence throughout the organisation, ensuring products meet or exceed customer expectations while maintaining compliance with IATF 16949 , ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
The Quality Manager will lead internal quality teams, manage customer and supplier quality activities, support operational performance, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the business.
What you'll be doing - Quality Management System (QMS) Maintain, develop, and improve the company's Quality Management System in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
Ensure ongoing compliance through effective management of policies, procedures, and quality documentation.
Lead and coordinate external certification, customer, and regulatory audits.
Manage internal audit programmes and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
Monitor and report on quality performance metrics and KPIs.
Customer Quality Act as the primary quality contact for customers.
Manage customer complaints and warranty issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Lead root cause investigations using tools such as: 8D 5 Why Ishikawa (Fishbone) PDCA Ensure effective containment, corrective actions, and preventive measures are implemented.
Support customer visits, audits, and quality reviews.
Supplier Quality Work closely with suppliers to improve quality performance and reduce non-conformances.
Manage supplier quality issues and corrective action processes.
Support supplier audits, assessments, and development activities.
Monitor supplier performance through agreed KPIs and scorecards.
Operational Quality Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, defects, and variation.
Support manufacturing teams in achieving production quality targets.
Ensure robust implementation of core quality tools including: APQP PPAP FMEA MSA SPC Control Plans Lead quality risk assessments and ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place.
Leadership
Quality Manager employer: CCST Ltd.
At CCST, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets performance. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a culture that values teamwork and proactive problem-solving. Located in the heart of the UK manufacturing sector, we provide our engineers with the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while enjoying a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal and professional development.
