Lead Quality Engineer / Quality Manager (Aerospace / CNC)

Rise Technical Recruitment
Westbury-on-Severn
1 month ago
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Lead Quality Engineer / Quality Manager (Aerospace / CNC)
£40,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Shares + High Autonomy
Site based. Commutable from Cinderford, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Hereford, Newport, Bristol and surrounding areas.

Are you a Quality Manager, Supervisor or Engineer from an Aerospace or sub-contract manufacturing environment, looking to join an ambitious business with exciting growth plans, in a highly autonomous and valued role with opportunities for further career development and the chance to gain shares?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to spearhead a crucial department, making the role your own, with the ultimate goal of becoming a part of the succession plan.

The UK-based, precision machining and assembly business cater to blue-chip clients within the Aerospace and Automotive industries, and due to continued success and growth, they are looking for a new leader within their Quality Team.

Within this key role, you will have full oversight of the quality systems to ensure compliance to industry standards as well as conduct physical inspection of products. Any candidates with strong quality experience from a precision engineering background are encouraged to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a career move with a reputable and growing business, renowned for quality of work and company culture, in a highly autono...

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