A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to join a global manufacturing organisation and afford the flexibility to support both ongoing production issues and be involved with strategic programmes.Quality Manager – Automotive manufacturerLocation - ShropshireSalary – £60000 + benefitsJob Description:o Reporting the the Head of Quality, responsible for leading a large team of quality professionals – Quality Engineers, Technicians, Auditors, Metrologyo First point of contact for all OEM and internal customer concernso Lead 8D problem solving activity following customer concern and delegation of work to team thereaftero Audit systems and processes to IATF16949 standardo Utilise data of quality defects to improve quality processeso Work closely with other internal business function to aid in NPI activities across APQP and PPAP submissionsExperience:You will already be a competent Quality professional with proven management experience within an automotive tier 1 or OEM backgroundo HNC/ Degree in a technical subject or equivalent professional level qualificationo Excellent knowledge of quality systems with particular focus on IATF16949o Strong communicator internally and in liaison with demanding OEM customerso Excellent grip of quality problem solving tools across APQP, 8D, MSA, 5Whys and root cause analysiso Excellent grasp of lean six sigma tools - green belt certification preferredo Demonstrate leadership ability to coach and build self confidence in teamOpportunity:Our client is part of a multinational manufacturing group and the facility is a modern highly automated plant that has had considerable investment in new capex/ machinery with several NPI launches planned. The role will be part of the management team and therefore salary and benefits on offer will be very competitive and commensurate with the scale and responsibility to include generous salary, pension contribution, life insurance, health insurance. In addition as a top level employer training, professional development and career opportunities exist for ambitious individuals.Please apply online or contact Robert Wigley for a confidential conversation technical-network.co.ukTechnical Network recruits Engineers and Managers for the automotive, aerospace, electrical / electronic technology, energy, engineering and manufacturing, with a portfolio of services including advertising search, permanent and contract recruitment services.