Quality manager

Quality Manager
New Milton

Quality Manager salary: £50,000 – £62,500
Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Quality Manager Overview:

Own site quality strategy and keep AS9100 and NADCAP performance controlled and audit-ready
Lead internal and external audits, customer interface and regulatory compliance activity
Run the quality function day-to-day, developing the QA and inspection team
Drive continuous improvement using RCA and structured problem-solving to reduce repeat issues
Report clearly to senior leadership on KPIs, risks, actions and compliance status

This Quality Manager role is a senior leadership position with full responsibility for quality strategy and quality assurance across a high-spec aerospace subcontract manufacturing environment. The Quality Manager will own the QMS, manage audit readiness and compliance, lead customer-facing quality activity, and drive improvements through disciplined RCA and robust quality governance. Reporting into senior leadership, the Quality Manager will build strong relationships with internal teams, customers, auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure strategic, legislative and customer requirements are met consistently.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Quality Manager

Own development, implementation and ongoing control of the Quality Management System to required standards
Lead internal and external audit activity across quality and special process accreditations, ensuring actions close properly
Manage operational and manufacturing compliance with relevant authorities, auditors and regulatory bodies
Own quality documentation and reporting: FAIRs, datasheets, PEAR-style results, KPIs and trend reporting
Lead customer quality interface including contract quality review, product returns and quality records control
Lead and develop the Quality Assurance and Inspection function including performance reviews, coaching and capability building
Drive continuous improvement using RCA and business improvement tools, reducing recurrence and strengthening prevention
Provide clear reporting and presentations to senior management, highlighting performance, risks and corrective actionsWhat they’re looking for - Quality Manager

Proven experience as a Quality Manager within an aerospace manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP and how to maintain compliance between audits
Confident leading audit programmes, hosting external audits and managing corrective action closure
Customer-facing quality leadership experience including returns, complaints and quality requirements review
People management experience across QA and inspection teams with a structured, supportive approach
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how quality is controlled on the shop floor
Organised, methodical and comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally
Strong continuous improvement mindset with evidence of RCA-led improvement delivery

What’s on offer - Quality Manager

Quality Manager salary: £50,000 – £62,500

4-day week availability and choice of working patterns, with flexible start/finish times depending on the agreed pattern.
Strong benefits package including EAP support, personal development opportunities, occupational health surveillance and salary exchange on pensions.
Option to buy or sell holiday, with a role that has real autonomy and leadership influence across the business.

How to apply for the Quality Manager position

If you’re interested in this Quality Manager role, get in touch to run through the role and working pattern options.
Call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)