Technical Manager

Step into a pivotal leadership role with a well-established UK manufacturer of high-quality plastic injection-moulded components. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager to shape engineering strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled technical team within a fast-paced, solutions-focused environment.

As Technical Manager, you'll oversee daily technical operations, drive quality excellence, and act as a key customer-facing lead for both technical and quality matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a skilled technical team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day moulding operations, ensuring stable processes, optimal machine performance, and high-quality output.
• Manage and enhance the ISO 9001-compliant QMS, leading APQP/PPAP activities and ensuring all documentation is maintained to automotive standards.
• Drive new product introductions-from tooling trials through to full production approval-ensuring manufacturability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the technical and quality lead for customers, driving structured problem-solving (8D, Ishikawa) and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma, Kaizen) to optimise cycle times, reduce scrap, and improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.

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