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Quality Manager

Bolton
5 days ago
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Quality Manager role based in Bolton. Fixed Term contract working for a growing Aerospace Manufacturing company

Client Details

Our client is a growing aerospace manufacturing company based in Bolton

Description

Seeking an immediately available Quality Manager with deep experience in AS9100 internal auditing and problem investigation & resolution to support quality systems and performance within a high-precision aerospace machining and manufacturing environment.

  • Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the internal audit programme in alignment with AS9100 standards.

  • Own and drive structured problem investigations, including root cause analysis for quality issues, non-conformances, and systemic failures.

  • Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure sustained resolution.

  • Support QMS maintenance, updates, and ensure ongoing compliance.

  • Assist the business in delivering awareness of the requirements of relevant certification.

  • Track and report on audit outcomes, non-conformance trends, and resolution performance using KPIs and dashboards.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally across Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement

  • Deliver structured updates and communicate risks effectively to client leadership

    Profile

  • Experienced Quality Manager with strong, hands-on expertise in AS9100 internal auditing and quality system compliance.

  • Demonstratable experience of hosting / working with 2nd and 3rd party auditors.

  • Ability to generate procedures and processes to improve or update existing QMS.

  • Skilled in structured problem-solving tools: 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa/Fishbone, etc.

  • Demonstrated success in resolving complex quality issues across manufacturing or supply chain environments.

  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams).

  • Effective stakeholder communicator, comfortable driving improvement initiatives across all functional levels.

  • Aerospace industry background preferred; experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing also considered valuable.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, CQI Diploma in quality or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 3+ years in a Quality Engineering role, preferably in aerospace or defence.

  • In-depth knowledge of AS9100 Rev D

  • IRCA Certified AS EN 9100 Auditor / Lead Auditor

  • Experience with internal auditing, QMS documentation, and audit report writing.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ideally, a member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI

    Job Offer

    £50,000 to £60,000 on a 6-12 month contract with the possibility of a permanent role following that

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