Quality Engineer Team Leader

Quality Engineering Team Leader Alcester Permanent Up to £56k Overview EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Alcester, that is currently in the market for a Quality Engineering Team Leader to join their company on a permanent basis. This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components. What's in it for you? * Stability / Longevity: A permanent role with a well-established company. * Competitive salary: Up to £56,000 per annum. * Days with an early finish on Fridays Due to internal changes and on the back of continued success, our client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Team Leader to manage a team of five Quality Engineers and has a mind for development, leadership and ambition. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading and developing a team of Quality Engineers, creating a supportive and growth-oriented mindset * Driving a "zero defect" culture through operational control and continuous improvement * Participating in daily operations and standard diary meetings, taking ownership of quality-related issues * Managing customer concessions and ensuring root cause problem-solving to eliminate repeat issues * Implementing and managing quality documentation, including Control Plans, Inspection Plans, and SPC charts * Taking accountability for quality milestones within the New Product Introduction (NPI) process As a Quality Engineering Team Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality across all manufacturing processes, from initial design to final production. You will: * Have strong people management skills and a passion for mentoring * Support the Manufacturing Manager by participating in the Operational Control model * Develop robust, cost-effective inspection methodologies * Apply problem-solving techniques to improve operational performance and eliminate defects * Complete tasks related to NPI, including PFMEA, FAIRS, and PPAP * Work with an MRB (Material Review Board) and manage daily processing tasks * Participate in internal and external audits Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate: * Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in a quality engineering role * A "zero defect" mindset with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement * Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes * Proficiency in quality methodologies and tools such as PFMEA, FAI (First Article Inspection) Reports, MRB, and concessions management * A strong understanding of quality documentation and control plans If you are interested in the opportunity of a Quality Engineering Team Leader and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing team located in Alcester. About us EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role. Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates