Quality Team Leader

Quality Team LeaderLocation: AylesfordAre you an experienced Quality professional with a passion for maintaining and improving standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We are seeking a Quality Team Leader to join our clients team in Aylesford, overseeing a small but dynamic team of quality engineers.Key Responsibilities: * Lead the Quality Assurance department, ensuring compliance with EN9100 standards and maintaining audit readiness.
* Manage nonconforming products, deploying timely corrective actions and root cause analysis.
* Support process improvements, problem-solving, and training initiatives across value streams.
* Coordinate and contribute to the setup of IMS sheets and FAIRs per customer requirements.
* Oversee the calibration of measuring and test equipment, ensuring adherence to company procedures.
* Conduct internal Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety audits to drive continuous improvement.
* Perform inspections using various measuring techniques, including CMM, verniers, and gauges.
* Lead the deployment of High QA software and support the implementation of quality systems.What We're Looking For: * Strong GD&T and metrology skills.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
* Knowledge of EN9100 and ISO14001 standards.
* Proven experience in Quality Assurance, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Excellent time-keeping, work ethic, and enthusiasm.Desirable Skills: * Previous leadership experience.
* Familiarity with High QA software.
* Understanding of machined plastic/metal parts, compression, and transfer moulding.
* Degree in an engineering discipline.CVs in Word Format to ******