Technical Quality Manager (Metallurgy)

<p>Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturing business in their search for a Technical Quality Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role within the Operations function, with a strong emphasis on metallurgy, materials science, and technical quality assurance.</p><p><br><br>Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.<br></p><p>This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong quality professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving quality performance, leading teams, and delivering continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p> <strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement, you will take ownership of the <strong>Quality Management System</strong> while providing <strong>technical leadership across materials, metallurgy, and laboratory operations</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>You will lead the Quality Assurance and Laboratory teams, ensuring robust testing, compliance, and process control, while acting as a key technical expert across the business.</p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, develop and continuously improve the Quality Management System in line with ISO </li><li>Provide technical leadership in metallurgy and materials science, supporting production and product integrity</li><li>Manage and develop the Quality Assurance and Laboratory teams, including coaching and performance management</li><li>Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring accurate mechanical testing and compliance with specifications</li><li>Drive improvements through analysis of scrap, cost of quality, and customer complaints</li><li>Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities across manufacturing processes</li><li>Manage internal and external audits, working with regulatory and third-party bodies</li><li>Ensure control of calibration systems and laboratory equipment</li><li>Support new product introduction, including testing, validation and approval</li><li>Maintain technical documentation, specifications, and SOPs</li><li>Act as a key point of contact for customer quality issues and technical queries</li><li>Produce performance reports and lead continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p><p> <strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for a <strong>technically strong Quality leader</strong> with a background in <strong>metallurgy or materials science</strong>, who can combine hands-on expertise with strategic leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree (or equivalent experience) in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related discipline</li><li>Proven experience in a technical quality role within manufacturing or engineering</li><li>Strong knowledge of materials behaviour, testing, and process quality</li><li>Experience managing Quality Management Systems</li><li>Leadership experience within QA, laboratory, or technical teams</li><li>Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma)</li></ul><p><br></p><p> <strong>Why Apply? xwzovoh </strong></p><ul><li>Key <strong>technical leadership role</strong> with real influence across operations</li><li>Opportunity to apply and develop <strong>deep materials and metallurgy expertise</strong></li><li>Join a <strong>well-established and growing manufacturing business</strong></li><li>Strong focus on <strong>continuous improvement and innovation</strong></li><li>Excellent career development opportunities</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re a <strong>Technical Quality professional with a metallurgy or materials science background</strong> looking to step into a high-impact leadership role — we want to hear from you.</p><p> Apply now or contact Elevation Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion.</p>