Quality Manager – Aerospace
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Up to £50,000 per annum DOE
Permanent | Monday to Thursday | Full Time
Free On-Site Parking | Benefits
Noble Recruiting are proud to be supporting a well-established aerospace manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea with the appointment of an experienced Quality Manager. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing Quality Management Systems, inspection operations and full compliance to aerospace standards, including ISO 9100 and AS9100.
The Role
* Maintain and monitor Quality Management Systems in line with aerospace standards
* Act as company’s Management Representative for all quality matters
* Lead and manage the Inspection and Test departments
* Oversee calibration, testing, qualification and associated approvals
* Create and approve FAIR and LAIR documentation
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9100, AS9100 and EASA requirements
* Conduct internal and external audits
* Maintain calibrated equipment readiness across manufacturing
* Train teams on VisualFAIR software and approval requirements
* Drive continuous improvement within the Quality function
* Participate in management review and production meetings
Person Specification
* Proven experience within the aerospace sector
* Strong working knowledge of ISO 9100, AS9100 and EASA standards
* First Article Inspection experience including FAIR and LAIR
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Qualified to conduct internal and external audits
* Strong leadership capability with line management experience
* High attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
This is a senior opportunity for a Quality professional who wants ownership, responsibility and the ability to shape quality processes within a respected aerospace environment.
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