Assistant Quality Manager

Assistant Quality Manager£40,000 £45,000 per annum Manufacturing Automotive Plastics ISO IATF Location: Rochdale (Multi-Site) Job Type: Permanent Full TimeA well-established, high-volume automotive and 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 productsAct 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 closureTrack and report cost of poor quality (COPQ) and financial impactsConduct customer and supplier visits as requiredLead process mapping, SOP creation, and manufacturing work ..... full job details .....