Quality Manager- Worthing £50,000 - £55,000| Depending on experience A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join a UK known component manufacturer in the Worthing area. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and creative industry! Role & Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the AS9100-compliant Quality Management System. Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits; serve as primary point of contact for quality-related matters. Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance procedures and work instructions for manufacturing, assembly, and inspection processes. Supervise quality department staff, including inspectors, auditors, and quality engineers. Oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs), PPAPs, and FAIR documentation per AS9102 standards. Utilize CMM machines and related inspection tools to ensure compliance with tight tolerances. Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing instructions to establish proper inspection criteria. Support new product introduction and process validation. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances. Manage MRB (Material Review Board) process and ensure timely disposition of nonconforming materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in operations, engineering, purchasing, and production to resolve quality issues. Analyze quality metrics and drive continuous improveme...