Quality Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing
đź“ŤLocation: Weymouth
đź’ĽDepartment: Quality
đź“…Reports to: Managing Director
Join a leading aerospace manufacturer and play a pivotal role in shaping the company's Quality strategy and performance.
Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager to lead the Quality Department – driving excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP), and ensuring full compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer requirements.
The Role
As Quality Manager, you will lead and develop a skilled Quality Assurance team – including Inspectors and Quality Engineers – to deliver exceptional product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
You’ll serve as the key point of contact for all quality-related matters, collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, Customers, and Suppliers to uphold the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and develop the Quality team to achieve departmental and company objectives.
* Ensure all Quality Assurance systems comply with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer standards.
* Maintain a safe working environment and promote Health & Safety best practices.
* Manage and support internal and external audits, ensuring all accreditation's are maintained.
* Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and “Red Table” activities to improve performance and reduce PPM.
* Champion Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives to eliminate waste and drive efficiency.
* Act as the main point of contact for quality-related customer and supplier interactions.
* Support and present during key customer business reviews.
* Drive the development and implementation of robust quality controls and standardised operating systems.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Proven experience leading a Quality function within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
* Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO, and NADCAP standards.
* Demonstrated auditing experience – AS9100 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
* Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
* Skilled in problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement techniques.
* Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
* Minimum HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
Why Join?
* Join a respected aerospace manufacturer with ambitious growth plans.
* Lead a talented team that directly impacts safety, quality, and operational excellence.
* Work in a collaborative, improvement-focused culture that values innovation.
* Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.
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