Quality Manager - Aerospace

Arden White
Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
24 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Arden White Aerospace & Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation who are seeking an experienced Aerospace Quality Manager to lead and develop their Quality function.

This is a key leadership position responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System in line with AS9100 standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

As Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation’s QMS, leading audits, managing the quality team, and working cross-functionally to ensure the highest standards are embedded throughout manufacturing operations.

This role requires a strong, hands-on leader with a background in aerospace or precision engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the AS9100 Quality Management System

Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements

Manage internal, external, certification, customer, and regulatory audits

Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and non-conformance management

Oversee supplier quality including audits, approvals, and performance monitoring

Manage First Article Inspection processes (AS9102) and validation activities

Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to embed quality standards

Develop, mentor, and lead the Quality team

Monitor and report on key quality KPIs and drive improvement initiatives

Ensure effective control of quality documentation and records

About You

You will be an experienced Quality professional with a proven background in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments, capable of leading teams and driving measurable improvements.

Essential Experience

Proven Quality Management experience within aerospace or precision engineering

Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards

Experience managing audits (internal, external, and customer)

Expertise in non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and CAPA

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skillsDesirable Qualifications

AS9100 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

GD&T certification

Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection

Lean Manufacturing certification

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality

Industry Experience

Aerospace manufacturing

Precision engineering or sheet metal fabrication

Supplier quality management

Welding/fabrication standards (ISO 3834 / EN 1090)

Key Skills

Quality leadership and team development

Audit and compliance management

Root cause analysis and problem solving

Continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma)

Strong analytical and organisational ability

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagementWhy Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking aerospace organisation where you can make a real impact, lead a high-performing team, and drive quality excellence across the business.

If you feel you have the skills to succeed in this role, please click to apply.

Arden White specialises in technical engineering recruitment, and all job applications are managed by our team. We believe in the value of a personal touch, and we work hard to deliver a swift, professional, and friendly service for our clients and candidates. We are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy, and whilst we are advertising the role, we are not the hiring company.

Due to the high volume of applications, we’re unable to respond to everyone individually. If you haven’t heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately you’ve not been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, please continue to monitor our website vacancies for more opportunities

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