As the Quality Assurance Lead, you will be based at the Sheffield manufacturing facility, providing leadership across quality systems, compliance, auditing and continuous improvement activities within an AS9100 and NADCAP‑accredited aerospace manufacturing environment. Working closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgy and Customer Quality teams, you will take ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS), support accreditation requirements, lead audits, manage non‑conformances and drive corrective actions across the business.
Responsibilities
* Lead and maintain compliance with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements.
* Support and manage NADCAP accreditation requirements, audits and compliance activities where applicable.
* Act as the site lead for internal, customer and third‑party quality audits.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with aerospace, customer and regulatory quality standards.
* Lead investigations into non‑conformances, customer complaints and internal quality issues.
* Drive root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions (8D methodology).
* Monitor and report on quality performance metrics, KPIs and trends.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process capability and operational excellence.
* Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Metallurgy teams to ensure process control and product conformity.
* Review and approve quality documentation, procedures, control plans and compliance records.
* Support process validation, FMEA activities and risk assessments.
* Ensure full traceability and compliance of manufacturing records in line with aerospace requirements.
* Support customer quality requirements, technical reviews and audits.
* Lead and support training and coaching of quality principles across operational teams.
* Ensure adherence to AS9100/NADCAP requirements in all manufacturing processes.
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering or Quality Management role within aerospace or high‑integrity manufacturing.
* Strong working knowledge of AS9100 requirements (essential).
* Experience working within or supporting NADCAP‑accredited processes (essential or highly desirable depending on exposure).
* Strong background in forging, metals, steel, machining or precision manufacturing environments.
* Demonstrated experience leading internal, customer and certification audits.
* Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, 8D, FMEA and corrective action systems.
* Understanding of metallurgical or heat‑treatment processes is advantageous.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing process control and quality systems.
* Experience working closely with Production, Engineering and Metallurgy functions.
* Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Salary
The starting salary is between £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
Benefits
* Permanent position with long‑term career opportunities.
* Training and professional development support.
* Opportunity to work within an advanced aerospace manufacturing environment.
* 33 days holiday.
* Pension scheme with employer contribution.
* Bonus scheme and Westfield cash plan.
* On‑site parking available.
* Opportunity to lead AS9100/NADCAP compliance and influence quality strategy across the business.
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