Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is now recruiting for a Head of Quality to join our MRO Europe business, where you'll be responsible for the execution of the overall Operations Quality strategy for the site.
This role will be based at our newly created Ontic Tewkesbury site, with travel expected between all our Gloucestershire sites.
Ontic is more than just a business; we're a community of innovators who foster a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We're committed to excellence, continuously improving to stay at the forefront of our industry.
The Role:
The Head of Quality acts as the primary contact for the Site regarding all Quality issues, for employees, customers, and suppliers. Reporting to the Site Director and working closely with the Quality Director, the role involves managing airworthiness directives for MOR/VOR and product safety. Ensuring safety and quality of employee and ONTIC MRO articles, with a key focus on product safety release.
About you:
At Ontic, our culture is key to our success. We seek someone with the right skills who will thrive in our recognition and empowerment environment.
You will lead and develop the MRO Quality function, overseeing Quality Engineers, certifying staff, and inspection teams to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. You will set and meet quality KPIs, foster a ‘just’ culture, promote a ‘right first time’ mindset, and lead problem-solving initiatives. You will also manage departmental budgets, handle customer quality communications transparently, and maintain internal systems (ERP, Power BI, Q Pulse). Additionally, you will support licensing, compliance, and engage with global teams and regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing excellence.
At Ontic, we care about your wellbeing and offer benefits supporting your financial, physical, and mental health, fostering a culture of recognition and empowerment.
Our benefits include:
* Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* 10 hours paid volunteering time
* Annual bonus scheme
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Retail discounts and offers
Best place to work:
We are proud of our recognition as a top employer:
* #9 in Best Companies’ Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company
* 72.5% of employees are proud to work at Ontic, based on our 2023 survey
We are experiencing rapid growth, doubling in size since 2019, driven by empowering our colleagues and fostering autonomy.
Our values:
* We share a common sense — a global family of specialists passionate about precision.
* We have the freedom to choose — challenging norms and innovating.
* We create opportunities — as change-makers with a can-do spirit.
If you're dedicated, enthusiastic, and eager to improve, you'll thrive with us!
About Us
Ontic is a trusted global aerospace OEM with over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites. We have more than doubled in size since 2019, with capabilities across various aerospace sectors. Our long-term investments with leading OEMs enable them to focus on future innovations.
Join us and be part of a team that embraces challenges and starts where others stop. Apply today and take off with Ontic!
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