Assistant Quality Manager
£40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Manufacturing | Automotive | Plastics | ISO | IATF
Location: Rochdale (Multi-Site)
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
A well-established, high-volume automotive & plastics manufacturing business supplying Tier 1 and blue-chip customers is seeking an Assistant Quality Manager to support quality assurance activities across multiple UK sites.
Due to continued growth and new product introductions (NPI), this role offers an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer or Quality Manager looking to step into a broader, business-wide position with clear career progression.
Assistant Quality Manager Role:
Reporting to the Quality / Process Manager, you will play a key role in driving product and process quality, supporting manufacturing operations, and maintaining compliance with ISO and IATF standards.
You will be highly visible across the business, working closely with manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to deliver continuous improvement.
Assistant Quality Manager Key Responsibilities:
Develop and improve product and process quality standards for new and existing products
Act as a core member of the NPI team, supporting internal and external approvals (APQP / PPAP)
Lead and manage customer quality issues, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and closure
Track and report cost of poor quality (COPQ) and financial impacts
Conduct customer and supplier visits as required
Lead process mapping, SOP creation, and manufacturing work instructions
Support and conduct internal and external audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949)
Monitor customer scorecards and develop KPI reporting for senior management
Assist with the day-to-day leadership and development of the quality team
Assistant Quality Manager Requirements:
Engineering Degree / HND or equivalent industry experience
Strong background in plastics manufacturing (injection moulding preferred)
Qualified ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
Practical experience with IATF 16949 core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
Proven experience in a Quality Engineer or Quality Manager role
Experience within Tier 1 automotive or blue-chip manufacturing environments
Ability to lead, coach, and develop semi-skilled teams
Strong data analysis, KPI reporting, and problem-solving skills
High IT literacy (Microsoft Office, ERP systems, customer portals)
Assistant Quality Manager Skills & Personal Attributes:
Calm, structured, and methodical approach
Hands-on leader with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong attention to detail with a data-driven approach
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Knowledge of injection moulding, paint finishing, and assembly processes
Full UK driving licence and passport (travel required)
Right to work in the UK
Why Apply for this Assistant Quality Manager role?
Join a stable, growing manufacturer with long-term automotive contracts
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic quality initiatives
Clear progression pathway into senior quality management
Competitive salary and benefits package
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