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Quality Manager - Aerospace

Supersede Recruitment Partners
Northampton
2 weeks ago
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Manufacturing Quality Manager
Crick area

Up to £60k plus benefits
Permanent | Full-Time

On behalf of our client, a leading engineering / manufacturing aerospace business, we are recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Quality Manager to join their team.

Reporting to the Quality Director and working in close partnership with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering, this is a pivotal leadership role focused on ensuring product excellence and customer satisfaction. As the primary quality interface for customers, you’ll be instrumental in building strong relationships, driving continuous improvement, and implementing best-in-class quality practices.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop the Manufacturing Quality team to deliver high performance, aligned with annual business objectives.

* Champion quality initiatives across manufacturing, ensuring Right First Time production and adherence to customer expectations.

* Act as the quality representative in operational tiered reviews and escalation processes.

* Manage non-conforming material processes (MRB, RTV, in-house problem solving), reducing scrap and rework while improving FPY and customer satisfaction.

* Develop and maintain robust quality assurance and control systems across internal processes and supplier performance.

* Build effective working relationships with customers and suppliers as the key point of contact for product quality.

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