Lead Quality EngineerAmpthillPaying up to £70,000 (DOE) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level og UK security ClearanceJob DescriptionLead Quality bid inputs to ensure appropriate plans and funding are provisioned for any future contractsDefine and execute the quality strategy for high-volume cable and machining lines.Align quality objectives with business KPIs such as yield, cost-of-quality, and on-time delivery.Accurate reporting of team performance and program quality mattersFunctionally manage the quality engineers on the team, including conducting regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and coaching for skill-gap/trainingOwn end-to-end quality assurance and control of the products within the high-volume areaDevelop an audit schedule for the area and ensure those audits are undertaken, with any corrective actions implementedDeploy SPC to generate dashboards/data with trend analysis and then drive corrective actionsQualifications and experience requiredMinimum 5+ years? experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2+ years in a leadership or managerial roleStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with your team, stakeholders and customersProven ability to lead cross-functional teams, with a strong focus on mentoring, performance management, and KPI deliveryExperience in cable manufacturing and/or precision machining is strongly preferredExcellent ..... full job details .....