We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to take full ownership of the Quality function and Quality Management System (QMS). This is a hands-on, onsite leadership role, managing a department of approximately 10 quality professionals, including Senior Quality Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Inspectors.
The successful Quality Manager will play a key role in ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and third-party requirements while driving continuous improvement across the business.
Core Responsibilities for the selected Quality Manager
Overall ownership and maintenance of the company Quality Management System (QMS) and associated documentation
Leadership, coordination, and workload allocation across the Quality team
Ensure delivered products and components meet all design, customer, and regulatory requirements
Align Quality activities with business needs and production priorities
Maintain compliance with third-party approvals, customer standards, and regulatory bodies
Lead and oversee root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for product and process issues
Ensure Quality audits are planned and executed across all relevant processes
Oversee and plan PPAPs, FAIRs, and APQP activities
Maintain and report all Quality and Compliance Metrics
Support and contribute to training and development to ensure team capability and competency
Drive best practices, continuous improvement, and quality excellence across the organisation
Manage customer returns, complaints, and non-conformances The appointed Quality Manager will need to meet the following key skills & experience for the position.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing Quality teams
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
Extensive experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001; AS9100 highly desirable
Working knowledge of NADCAP and CAA requirements (highly desirable)
Solid understanding of Quality Engineering practices within aerospace or regulated manufacturing
Hands-on experience with FAIRs, PPAPs, APQP, and 8D problem-solving
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a proactive mindset
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver business-focused quality outcomes