Quality Manager

Technical & Quality Manager – Steel Foundry Wednesbury £50,000 – £60,000 per annum We are seeking an experienced Technical & Quality Manager to lead metallurgical, process control, and quality assurance activities within a steel foundry environment. This role requires a strong background in steel metallurgy, casting methoding, and defect reduction, combined with the ability to implement robust quality systems and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across melting, moulding, pouring, fettling, and inspection Review and interpret customer specifications, drawings, and standards Advise on metallurgy, raw materials, melting practices, and heat treatment Develop and optimise casting methoding (feeding & gating design) Lead root cause analysis (RCA, 8D) for defects, scrap, and process variation Manage non-conformance, corrective actions, and customer complaints Maintain traceability, calibration systems, and technical documentation Monitor KPIs including scrap, yield, rework, and right-first-time  Requirements  Strong experience in steel foundry operations and metallurgy In-depth knowledge of casting defects, methoding, and process control Proven track record of scrap reduction and yield improvement Experience working within ISO 9001 / IATF / AS9100 frameworks Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications  Desirable Metallurgy / Materials / Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) Knowledge of NDT and destructive testing methods Experience with customer and supplier audits Please click APPLY now for this great opportunity as a Quality and Techncal Manager