Quality Engineering Supervisor

Role: Quality Engineering Supervisor Location: Basildon Salary: £50-55,000 Benefits: Free Onsite Gym, Subsidised Canteen, Workwear Provided Client Summary: Working for CNH Industrial - a major manufacturer of Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery. Based out of the Basildon Manufacturing Plant. Responsibilities: * Lead and develop the Quality Technician and Inspector team (~10 Quality Technicians + 2 Graduates) * Drive resolution of manufacturing, supplier and customer quality concerns through effective investigation and corrective action. * Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Logistics and Supplier Quality teams to improve product and process quality. * Support defect reduction, scrap reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. * Monitor quality performance metrics, identify trends and drive improvement plans. * Ensure compliance with quality standards, engineering specifications and business processes. * Lead quality containment, rework and recovery activities where required. * Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of actions. * Manage supplier and sister plant quality performance and improvement activities. * Provide quality reporting, technical guidance and recommendations to plant leadership. * Authorise and maintain relevant quality documentation and approvals. * Promote best practice, problem-solving and a culture of continuous improvement. Requirements: * Engineering qualification or equivalent experience, with a minimum of three years' experience within a manufacturing environment. * Experience leading teams and delivering quality improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. * Strong understanding of quality engineering principles, quality systems, manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including GD