GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing manufacturers for the aerospace industry, located in Northamptonshire. We are supporting our client by recruiting a Manufacturing Quality Manager to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. This is a full time, permanent position that can offer a competitive basic salary up to £60K, plus excellent company benefits including 25 days holiday bank holidays, life assurance, healthcare scheme, pension, employee assistance programme, retail discounts and 37.5 hours per week with a 1pm finish on a Friday. The successful Manufacturing Quality Manager will play a crucial role in delivering product quality and customer satisfaction. As the primary Quality interface with customers, you will develop strong working relationships to build their confidence in the business and products. This will be achieved through the implementation Quality best practices, establishing agreed product standards, effective problem resolution and product quality improvement initiatives. To be considered you must demonstrate strong working knowledge of quality assurance and control tools and techniques and experience in Lean manufacturing techniques, within the aerospace industry. Manufacturing Quality Manager main duties: * Manage the Manufacturing Quality team to activities to deliver business performance and annual objectives. Providing specialist expertise in the application and deployment of Quality tools. * Quality representative for operational tiered reviews and escalation reviews. * Establish and maintain quality assurance and control processes to ensure product standards are consistently achieved across suppliers to deliver Right First Time production and customer satisfaction. * Manage and control non-conforming material through the Material Review Board, Return to Vendor and inhouse problem solving, to reduce scrap and rework costs, improved FPY and reduced customer complaints. * As the main point of contact for product Quality, build positive relationships with Airframe manufacturers, Airlines and suppliers. * Lead quality aspects of Supplier selection and management, performance scorecard and drive supplier quality improvement. * Maintaining supplier controls (Goods Inwards Inspection, FAIR), driving corrective actions (NCM, RTV, CAR/8D) and escalation in collaboration with the Supply Chain team. * Develop the Quality team skills, bench strength and a successor pipeline. * Drive continual improvement activities to improve quality, cost, delivery and operational performance and actively promote a Quality culture. Manufacturing Quality Manager required skills and experience: * Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, AS9145 and Part 21G. Approved auditor would be an advantage. * Strong working knowledge of quality assurance and control tools and techniques and experience in Lean manufacturing techniques. * Hands on experience of 8D problem solving methodology and supporting tools & techniques. * Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to influence at all levels. * Ability to lead, manage and mentor a Quality team to achieve goals that contribute to the growth of the organisation. * Possessing a strong customer focus and commercial acumen, you will be organised, and results driven with a focus on achieving results and meeting deadlines. * Experience in driving change to deliver Continuous improvement. * Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise and manage conflicting demands. * Highly adaptable and capable of making decisions in a fast and pressured environment. * Experience in various manufacturing methods and techniques including surface treatments (Ie. Zinc plating and Anodising) and ability to verify in accordance with Engineering data and cosmetic standards. If the above position sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply or contact GMP Recruitment directly. GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency