PQA Team Leader - Stand In

Within our team here at Nissan Sunderland Plant, we are recruiting for Parts Quality Assurance Team Leaders. This campaign will be used for any permanent or stand in positions which may arise over the next 12 months.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for dynamic and passionate Manufacturing Staff to join the leadership team, to drive processes, procedures, and quality standards to ensure the products we produce exceed the expectations of our valued customers.

Outline and Responsibilities:

• Support production with investigations and troubleshooting activities on supplier parts.
• Be proactive in finding solutions to problems and implement improvement activities.
• Lead concern investigations into supplier parts.
• Analyse data to make quality judgements.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Manage a team to deliver on QCD KPI’s.
• Promote and champion the Nissan Way \ Nissan Leadership Way values and Mindset.
• Create a safe, respectful and fair working environment.
• Role may be 2 shifts or dayshift only, must be willing to work either pattern.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on man-management, forward planning, and leadership.
• High personal standards and self-motivation are crucial for success.
• Previous experience in the supervision and training of others is advantageous.
• Good understanding of Nissan Way.
• Capability to investigate and analyse concerns.
• Understanding of drawings and specifications.
• Experience in an engineering discipline is desirable. 
• PQA experience is essential.

CLOSING DATE: 7th January 2026 at 11:59pm

How to apply

• Access a blank application form saved here: P:\NMUK Data\Personnel Shared Data\2026\Production Recruitment Campaigns\PQA Campaign\PQA Team Leader
• Log in to Workday > search “Jobs@Nissan” > search PQA Team Leader
• Select ‘Apply’ > scroll down to resume section > Select ‘files’ and upload your application form

Please note: the application form has been updated this year and must be submitted via Workday, any previous versions of the application form or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unable to log in to Workday, please contact GPS in the first instance on 0191 313 0101

In the event of any queries please contact Rachael Laydon on ext. 2170