At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a dynamic Supplier Quality team to ensure top-notch product quality.
- Company: Join Wrightbus, Europe's fastest-growing production company with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a discretionary bonus, life insurance, and discounts at local businesses.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and excellent career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving supplier quality and supporting innovative product launches.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs or equivalent, plus experience in quality roles, preferably in manufacturing.
Location: Wrightbus
Closing date: Tuesday 07 Jul 2026 08:00
All applicants must hold valid right to work in the UK. Please be aware that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
The Job Summary: Wrightbus is Europe's fastest-growing production company. The Senior SQA Team Leader manages supplier quality, driving performance, supporting launches, and ensuring compliance to deliver zero defects and minimise non-conformances.
The Role:
- Lead, mentor & manage the Supplier Quality team of Engineers & Technicians, providing direction and coaching.
- Collaborate with the SQA Manager to define and deploy supplier quality strategy aligned with business and customer requirements.
- Own supplier quality performance across multiple commodities.
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management.
- Support new product launches and ensure supplier readiness.
- Lead and govern ISIR submissions and parts approvals.
- Own & Manage Goods inwards inspection processes.
- Lead high-impact supplier escalations and crisis management activities.
- Drive supplier corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, etc.).
- Conduct and oversee supplier process and system audits.
- Partner with Procurement on supplier sourcing decisions and risk assessments.
- Develop supplier improvement roadmaps in collaboration with the Supplier development team.
- Monitor and report supplier quality KPIs to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management System requirements (ISO 9001:2015).
- Lead cross-functional reviews for supplier-related risks and mitigation plans.
- Standardize supplier quality processes across sites.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams.
- Collaborate with Warranty team on supplier-related customer complaints and warranty issues.
- Support cost recovery for supplier-related issues.
The Requirements:
- One of the following: 5 GCSE's grade C and above including Maths/Time served tradesperson through technical apprenticeship/HNC engineering or related subject or equivalent/Work experience demonstrating capacity to learn and develop new skills, complete written and numerical work required by the Job Description.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality role in a manufacturing industry.
- Or Minimum 2 years' experience in Quality role in a highly regulated industry such as Automotive or Aerospace /Minimum 2-year experience in a Supervisory role.
- Structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, PPS, DMAIC).
- Auditing skills.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing processes, Inspection and test methods relevant to scope of responsibility.
- Data analysis skills including statistical methods.
- Understanding of relevant quality standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or AS9001.
The Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus.
- Life Insurance.
- Medicash scheme.
- Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
- Free car parking.
- Canteen.
- Career progression.
- Professional development.
- Flexitime.
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Senior SQA Team Leader employer: Wrightbus
Wrightbus is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Northern Ireland's manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on employee development and career progression, we provide our team with opportunities to lead impactful projects while enjoying benefits such as a discretionary bonus, life insurance, and discounts with local businesses. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and continuous improvement, making Wrightbus a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
