An innovative, UK-based aerospace company is seeking a Head of Quality to lead its expanding quality function. This senior role ensures compliance with AS9100 and export regulations while supporting high-profile space propulsion projects in a fast-paced R&D environment. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee quality engineering, product assurance, supplier quality, and internal systems, ensuring delivery of complex programmes to exacting standards. Role: Head of Quality Location: Buckinghamshire Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Benefits: Competitive salary with 5% matched pension Bonus, Private healthcare and dental cover, Life assurance, Enhanced sick pay and parental leave, CPD and professional membership support more Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a multi-site quality team. Own and evolve the QMS (AS9100) and ensure regulatory compliance. Drive quality input across project lifecycles from bid to delivery. Lead internal/external audits and manage CAPAs. Ensure supplier quality oversight and continuous improvement. Support training and development across quality functions. Act as escalation point for non-conformances and customer quality issues. Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications Degree in Engineering or a related technical field. Proven experience in a senior Quality, leadership role. Strong leadership experience in regulated, high-precision sectors (aerospace, defence, automotive). In-depth understanding of QMS frameworks (AS9100). Experience managing audits, supplier quality, and non-conformance resolution. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in MS Office and quality-related systems/tools. If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or contact me directly.