Aerospace Quality & Compliance Leader

Mirus Aircraft Seating; Hingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirus Aircraft Seating is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to align the quality management system with customer needs and regulatory expectations. You will provide strategic direction, leadership and support across the business to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

You will manage approvals (AS9100, ISO17025, Part 21 G/J), lead the Quality function, and drive robust corrective actions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in business and/or technical disciplines.
• Strong experience in Quality Management Systems within the aerospace industry.
• Comprehensive understanding of ISO9001, AS9100, AS9102, ISO17025, CAA Part 21G & J and Defense/Aerospace.
• Proven leadership of a Quality department with in-depth knowledge of QMS and regulatory frameworks.
• Form 4 post holder, under CAA or EASA previously.
• Experience implementing Lean / Quality tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Techniques.
• Ability to create process maps and standard work / SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance by managing Company approvals (Mirus Aircraft Seating and Mirus Testing Services) with standards and regulations (AS9100, ISO 17025, Part 21 G/J etc.).
• Lead and guide the Quality function.
• Communicate with external bodies/customers on quality/regulatory issues.
• Interact with internal/external stakeholders on quality matters (Design and Test).
• Manage and improve the Quality Management System to meet performance and customer requirements (APQP, PFMEA).
• Translate customer requirements into operational procedures for Seating and Testing.
• Support NPD programs and design reviews to ensure Quality deliverables and continuous improvement.
• Create/audit schedules against standards and report improvements.
• Manage non-conformances and implement robust corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Drive cross-functional problem-solving methods (QRQC, 8-D, FMEA, RCCA).
• Ensure FAIs are completed timely with proper records.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Aerospace industry

Leadership

Lean / Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Documentation control

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

CAA Form 4 holder

Job description

Mirus Aircraft Seating is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to align the quality management system with customer needs and regulatory expectations. You will provide strategic direction, leadership and support across the business to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

You will manage approvals (AS9100, ISO17025, Part 21 G/J), lead the Quality function, and drive robust corrective actions and process improvements.