At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers to ensure top-notch quality standards.
- Company: Join a dynamic industrial manufacturing company in Dunstable.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Great opportunity for experienced professionals looking to advance their careers.
- Why this job: Take ownership of quality assurance and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Location: Dunstable
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time & Onsite
We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Team Lead to join our clients team in Dunstable. This is a key leadership position responsible for managing and developing a team of Quality Engineers across NPI, Supplier, Production and Customer Quality.
As Quality Assurance Team Lead, you will lead the Quality Assurance function, providing technical and operational leadership while working closely with Engineering, Production, Sales, Purchasing and Supply Chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and develop a team of Quality Engineers across NPI, Supplier, Production and Customer Quality.
- Set clear objectives, priorities and performance expectations aligned with business goals.
- Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, appraisals and development reviews.
- Coach and mentor team members, supporting their technical and leadership development.
- Manage departmental workload and resource allocation to meet operational and programme requirements.
- Act as Deputy to the Quality Manager when required.
- Ensure effective deployment of APQP, PPAP and risk management methodologies.
- Lead supplier approval, qualification and performance management activities, as well as conducting supplier audits and capability assessments.
- Monitor supplier performance against agreed quality metrics and KPIs.
- Work closely with Purchasing and Supply Chain to manage quality risks across the supply base.
- Support production teams in achieving operational and quality objectives.
- Act as the primary quality interface for customer issues, concerns and escalations.
- Lead investigations and responses to customer complaints and quality escapes.
- Support customer audits, assessments and surveillance activities.
About You:
We are looking for an experienced quality professional with leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ideally, you will have:
- A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, or an equivalent relevant qualification/experience.
- Experience in a quality management, or Team Lead role within an industrial manufacturing and product development environment.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and other regulated quality standards.
- Experience working across areas such as NPI, supplier, production and/or customer quality.
- Experience leading and developing a team of Quality Engineers.
- Strong knowledge of quality planning, risk management and structured root cause analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Why Apply for this Quality Assurance Team Lead role?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to take ownership of a broad Quality Assurance function, lead a multi-disciplinary team and make a tangible impact on quality performance, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
If you are an experienced Quality Manager or Quality Team Lead looking for your next step, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply now, and contact Jemma at ReeVR.
Quality Assurance Team Lead in Dunstable employer: Reevr Talent Ltd
Reevr Talent Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Greater London. Employees benefit from hands-on experience alongside seasoned professionals, with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth in a tech-driven environment. The company prioritises quality and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about engineering and manufacturing.
