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• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) across all manufacturing operations.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality and ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Lead and mentor the quality control team, fostering a culture of quality excellence.
• Oversee the inspection and testing processes, ensuring product integrity and conformity to requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and other relevant certifications.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to address quality concerns proactively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and inspection records.
• Manage supplier quality programs and ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.
• Report on quality performance to senior management, highlighting trends and areas for improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field. A Master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., Black Belt certification is a plus).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in quality management software and data analysis tools.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage complex projects remotely.
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes and materials.

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's quality management system (QMS) in accordance with ISO standards and automotive industry requirements (e.g., IATF 16949).
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics (KPIs), analyze trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address deviations.
• Lead and mentor the Quality Control team, fostering a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all inspection and testing procedures, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness.
• Conduct internal audits and facilitate external audits from customers and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to proactively identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
• Manage supplier quality, including auditing, performance evaluation, and issue resolution.
• Drive root cause analysis for quality non-conformances and implement effective long-term solutions.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, new quality tools, and regulatory changes.
• Champion quality initiatives across the organization, promoting a customer-centric approach.
• Manage the calibration and maintenance of all testing and measurement equipment.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in quality control or quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a management role within the automotive manufacturing sector.
• In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and other relevant quality standards.
• Proven experience with quality tools such as SPC, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred), FMEA, APQP, and PPAP.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in supplier quality management.
• Proficiency in quality management software and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Are you a Manufacturing Manager looking for a new role Are you a Manufacturing Manager confident of delivering improvement across key Production, Health Safety and Quality metrics Are you looking for a role within a fast growing business in a high volume production environment with day to day and strategic objectives

Kingscroft have been asked to recruit for a Manufacturing Manager by a specialist manufacturing organisation. In this role you will lead the key manufacturing functions with responsibility for delivering targets on output, costs, quality and safety. You will be an experienced manufacturing operations professional aiming to develop and deliver best practice, continuous improvement for people and processes, strategy and employee led performance. As the ideal candidate you will have experience of leadership in a high volume manufacturing role and preferably knowledge of extrusion, moulding or similar processes.

Working closely with the Operations Director your role will involve:

• Responsible for leading all manufacturing process improvements, together with continuous improvement activities to achieve operational excellence.
• Lead the introduction of best practice techniques at the shop-floor level such as workplace organisation, waste elimination, standard work, changeover reduction, plant layout optimisation and mistake proofing. Key results must include cost and lead time reduction.
• Evaluate all process improvements and execute plans across manufacturing to improve standards to deliver operational excellence.
• Lead projects for the introduction of new equipment, processes and products.
• Ensure KPI targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People Environment are consistently achieved.
• Provide training and coaching in key competencies to develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure standard operating procedures and care points in production are adhered to.
• Excellent standards of manufacturing management, process improvement, CI application, employee engagement, communication, project management, personal discipline, HS, quality, time management, problem solving and customer service.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, lead by example, implement corrective actions quickly and promote employee engagement.
• Promote new ideas, continuous improvement and learning.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO50001 and ISO14001 standards.
• Ensure a safe working environment with the goal of zero harm to employees.

This newly created post is a fantastic chance to play a key role in the continued success of the plant. The manufacturing operation is in a good position with the focus of the role to gradually improve and to build on the existing strong base. Please apply today for a confidential discussion on the role and opportunity.

The role provides a great package consisting of a competitive salary with additional car allowance and good company pension contributions.

By applying to this role, you will register as a candidate with Kingscroft Professional Resources. Our Privacy Policy explains how we will use your information.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Procurement

Location: Lichfield

Salary: DOE + T&S

Key Skills: Manufacturing Processes, Technical Documentation, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement, ERP/MRP Systems

The Role:

A brand new role! We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing professional to work as part of an established supply chain and procurement setup looking after suppliers across the UK in identifying capabilities as well as creating solutions and solving problems in their processes and deliverance.

So, what will you be doing as a Manufacturing Engineer?

• Serve as the technical interface between engineering teams and suppliers, ensuring compliance with design and technical flow-down requirements.
• Conduct supplier site visits, providing hands-on support to resolve complex manufacturing challenges or address underperformance.
• Collaborate closely with the Quality team to lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply expertise in APQP, PFMEA, and PPAP to influence product definition and production processes, ensuring supplier quality adherence.
• Partner with Procurement to integrate technical considerations into category strategies, supplier selection, and long-term supplier development.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews for design changes, engineering issues, and risk assessments impacting supply chain capability.

What are we looking for in our next Manufacturing Engineer?

• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering or technical supply chain role, ideally within defence, maritime, or other high-integrity engineering sectors.
• Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong knowledge of complex manufacturing processes such as machining, fabricated assemblies, PCBAs, welding, coatings, NDT, or composites.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, GD&T, material specifications, and quality/process standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across customer and supplier networks.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and modern supply chain practices.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well-being.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and innovative setting.

How to Apply:

Showcase your expertise and passion for Manufacturing Processes. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Lichfield.

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• To analyse, develop and optimise manufacturing processes to maximise quality, efficiency, cost effectiveness and health and safety.
• Ensure strong process control and process capability across the manufacturing function of the operations.
• To apply lean manufacturing and industrial engineering optimisation techniques including kaizen, time studies, line balancing and value stream mapping.
• Deliver continuous improvements initiatives to target quality improvements productivity gains, right first time (RFT) rates and waste reduction.
• Support the industrialisation of NPI, including the development of production process, tooling, work instructions and validation plans.
• Collaboration with design and development teams to ensure manufacturedand seamless transition of new designs into production (design for manufacturer and assembly - DFMA principles)
• Apply APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process to ensure the product and process readiness for manufacturing and timely delivery.
• Lead the PPAP to verify that product designs and manufacturing processes meet specifications and are capable of mass production.
• Troubleshoot an resolve production issues, applying structured root cause analysis (RCA), and leading corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) in line with 8D & DMAIC problem solving techniques.
• Develop and validate manufacturing tooling.
• Define, document and maintain robust manufacturing process controls including routings, work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Ensure all activites comply with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).

• Extensive experience working in a manufacturing, process or production engineering capacity within a machining, forgings, fabrication environment.
• Qualified to a degree of higher national diploma (HND) in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of process control and process capability including the use of statistical tools to validate and monitor production stability.
• Strong continuous improvement leadership focused on quality, productivity, RFT, and reduction in wastage.
• Hands on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, DMAIC.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in process validation, PFMEA, control plans and SPC.
• Good working knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100).

A leading manufacturer in the Coventry area has an impressive new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a team of 4. This is a newly created role in the business to support them with the introduction of new products within the business. You will be working on some interesting projects and have the opportunity to work in many different departments, particularly within Manufacturing and Design. They are offering an attractive salary package circa to 40k to 45k, working a 39-hour contracted week and finishing earlier on Fridays.

Responsibilities:

• The Manufacturing Engineer will project manage the design of new Machinery, systems, equipment and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing ones, ensuring all documentation is relevant and up to date.
• Target inefficiencies quickly using problem solving techniques such as 5 whys, A3 and Root Cause Analysis.
• Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes.
• Ensure non-conformances within production are identified, eliminated and controls are in place to prevent reoccurrences.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes are supported by the necessary training, documentation and Quality Controls.
• Understand the requirements of modern machinery ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current environmental legislation, and future trends.
• Clearly and efficiently communicate vital engineering updates and changes to all levels within the business.
• Carry out targeted improvement events through the use of data and Root Cause analysis.
• Review results gained from improvements to ensure objectives have been achieved.
• Prepare reports and documentation and communicate to team members, senior management team,
• Work closely with the production support teams, maintaining an advocacy of all policies and procedures underpinning the way we do business. Leading by example, you will be one of the supporting functions of all topics associated within the production support teams. Support and Lead projects, driving out waste, reducing downtime and improving OTIFEF delivery to customers.
• Work closely with the Engineering Development Manager, identifying and creating an ongoing road map for engineering to deliver on the company's business goals.

Requirements of the Manufacturing Engineer:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or alternatively a time served Manufacturing Engineer who's served an apprenticeship and worked within the Mechatronics field would equally be as desirable.
• CNC Programming is highly desirable
• Some experience of plastic processes would also be beneficial.
• All manufacturing industries considered.
• Design experience of Pneumatic controls, electrical controls and can create drawings
• Passionate about lean methodologies and have some training in Six Sigma Green belt Kaizen, 5S, Lean formal qualifications and training.

Salary and Benefits

• 40k to 45k
• 39 hour working week, with earlier finishes on Fridays
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Life Cover X2
• Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Are you a Manufacturing Manager looking for a new role Are you a Manufacturing Manager confident of delivering improvement across key Production, Health Safety and Quality metrics Are you looking for a role within a fast growing business in a high volume production environment with day to day and strategic objectives

Kingscroft have been asked to recruit for a Manufacturing Manager by a specialist manufacturing organisation. In this role you will lead the key manufacturing functions with responsibility for delivering targets on output, costs, quality and safety. You will be an experienced manufacturing operations professional aiming to develop and deliver best practice, continuous improvement for people and processes, strategy and employee led performance. As the ideal candidate you will have experience of leadership in a high volume manufacturing role and preferably knowledge of extrusion, moulding or similar processes.

Working closely with the Operations Director your role will involve:

• Responsible for leading all manufacturing process improvements, together with continuous improvement activities to achieve operational excellence.
• Lead the introduction of best practice techniques at the shop-floor level such as workplace organisation, waste elimination, standard work, changeover reduction, plant layout optimisation and mistake proofing. Key results must include cost and lead time reduction.
• Evaluate all process improvements and execute plans across manufacturing to improve standards to deliver operational excellence.
• Lead projects for the introduction of new equipment, processes and products.
• Ensure KPI targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People Environment are consistently achieved.
• Provide training and coaching in key competencies to develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure standard operating procedures and care points in production are adhered to.
• Excellent standards of manufacturing management, process improvement, CI application, employee engagement, communication, project management, personal discipline, HS, quality, time management, problem solving and customer service.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, lead by example, implement corrective actions quickly and promote employee engagement.
• Promote new ideas, continuous improvement and learning.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO50001 and ISO14001 standards.
• Ensure a safe working environment with the goal of zero harm to employees.

This newly created post is a fantastic chance to play a key role in the continued success of the plant. The manufacturing operation is in a good position with the focus of the role to gradually improve and to build on the existing strong base. Please apply today for a confidential discussion on the role and opportunity.

The role provides a great package consisting of a competitive salary with additional car allowance and good company pension contributions.

By applying to this role, you will register as a candidate with Kingscroft Professional Resources. Our Privacy Policy explains how we will use your information.

The Best Connection are looking for and experienced Shift Supervisor to work in a busy wood manufacturing environment in Featherstone (WF7) on the weekend shift.

The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment. You must have a valid FLT counterbalance license. Previous experience working on machines is preferred, and a health and safety qualification is desired, however training on Health and safety and machines can be provided.

• Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 05:30-18:00 (36 hours per week)
• Pay: 17.30 per hour
• This role is Temp to Perm for the right candidate.

Own transport is required due to the location and shift times.

Duties and requirements:

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing role is required
• Previous supervisor experience is required
• FLT Counterbalance license is required
• Previous machine operating experience is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing role is required

Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:

* Quick & easy online registration

* Ongoing assignments

* Holiday entitlement

* Personal Accident Insurance

* Excellent rates of pay

* Overtime available

* Online payslips

* Contributory Pension Scheme

The Best Connection Group Limited was formed in 1991.The company has a network of 80+ branches throughout the UK, from which it specialises in the supply of temporary labour to the industrial, HGV, warehouse and distribution sector.