Quality Manager

Fareham

8 months ago

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Are you an experienced Aerospace Quality Manager ready to lead at a strategic level? If so, then this role, paying up to £75,000 could be your ideal move!

If you are driven by leading people and improving systems, owning quality performance across a business, then we want to speak with you now!

This divisional Quality Manager will join a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Segensworth, off junction 9 M27, near Fareham in Hampshire. You’ll be a vital part of the senior leadership team, with full accountability for all quality assurance, compliance, product quality and internal systems. With around 160 people on site, a quality team in excess of 20, you’ll lead and develop a capable team of Quality Engineers, Compliance and Supplier Quality professionals and engage directly with major customers and key suppliers.

What’s in it for you?

This permanent role offers 5 weeks of holiday, early Friday finishes, a contributory pension up to 11%, Health Cash Plan, free on-site gym equipment, free parking and staff discounts with major supermarkets like Sainsburys and ASDA. You’ll also join a business that champions internal progression, values integrity and innovation and is pushing hard for continuous improvements.

What will I be doing?

You’ll drive strategic quality improvements across the division, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, FAA, EASA and CAA requirements. You’ll also:

Lead the deployment of a compliant, agile and effective quality management system
Develop and execute the divisional quality strategy and report key metrics to group leadership
Represent quality in customer relationships and executive-level reviews
Lead internal and supplier audits, root cause investigations and corrective actions
Use SPC, 8D, RCCA and other tools to drive process improvements and reduce cost of quality
Represent QA at design reviews and support new product introduction
What do I need?

At least 5 years in an Aerospace quality leadership role
Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 and relevant aerospace approvals (FAA, EASA, CAA)
A recognised Quality Management or Assurance certification
Experience leading quality assurance teams, including Supplier and Product Quality
Proven success in improving quality performance, compliance, and audit outcomes
Ideally degree-qualified in a relevant engineering or technical discipline
A confident communicator who can influence, coach and lead across functions
If this sounds like the right challenge for you, then let’s talk! Please call Neil Williams at Kingdom Professional Services on (phone number removed) for a discreet conversation, or click “Apply Now” to send us your CV — we’ll review and come back to you promptly.

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