Aerospace Quality Lead: Drive Excellence & Growth

Executive Network Group; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Group is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturer entering a period of expansion, with new facilities and investment. You will lead the quality assurance function, ensuring product quality from first part to final inspection and maintaining compliance with AS9100 standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving and the ability to drive continuous improvement across Operations, Supplier Quality and Project Quality to keep

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading quality teams in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Experience with PFMEA, PPAP/APQP and control plans.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience maintaining AS9100 / auditing.
• Continuous improvement mindset with shop-floor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise the production-focused Quality team.
• Be the main contact for in-production quality issues.
• Monitor key quality metrics and drive CAPAs using RCA.
• Ensure drawings, specs and customer requirements are followed.
• Lead audits and support AS9100 / other approvals.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members and staff.

Skills

Root cause analysis

PFMEA

PPAP / APQP

Control Plans

First Article Inspection

AS9100 Auditing

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Job description

Executive Network Group is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer for an aerospace manufacturer entering a period of expansion, with new facilities and investment. You will lead the quality assurance function, ensuring product quality from first part to final inspection and maintaining compliance with AS9100 standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving and the ability to drive continuous improvement across Operations, Supplier Quality and Project Quality to keep