Head of Quality Location: Newcastle Monday Friday (35.5 hours/week) Salary: From £57,825 per annum (dependent on experience) + Excellent Benefits CY Partners looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Quality to lead a Quality Control Department. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for driving a shift in quality culture, moving from compliance-focused practices to capability-led processes with a Quality Technician as a direct report. Key Responsibilities: Lead and embed a capability-driven quality culture across operations. Develop and implement quality strategies focused on prevention and process improvement. Define, monitor, and report on key quality KPIs to track process capability, performance trends, and external performance. Partner with Operations, Process Engineering, and RandD to integrate quality into product design. Manage inspection plans in line with regulatory standards and product specifications. Champion best practice in Quality Improvement, coaching and developing internal teams. Ensure compliance with all quality standards and manage non-conformance processes. Support Operational Excellence initiatives across the business. Skills and Experience: Degree in Engineering or Chemistry. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified. Hands-on experience with SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, and Lean tools. Proven track record in a manufacturing or engineering environment polymer experience is advantageous. If you re a quality