Cyber Quality Lead for Aerospace & Defence (AS9100)

Ultra Intelligence & Communications; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical cover

25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Pension contribution

Life assurance 4x

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work

Security clearance allowance

Job summary

Ultra I&C’s Cyber business is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality team, ensuring products, services and projects meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will oversee audits, implement QMS, and drive continuous improvement across software, firmware, and hardware.

Candidates must obtain and maintain SC clearance and be a British citizen resident in the UK. The role offers strong benefits, flexible hours, and a pathway to leadership within Cyber.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable Quality management experience within Aerospace/Defence.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably IFS).
• Experience helping organisations achieve AS9100/ISO9001 compliance.
• Skilled in implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Strong leadership with ability to grow a small team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration to influence stakeholders.
• Proficient in data analysis and RCA to resolve quality issues.
• Track record of driving improvements to reduce costs and boost productivity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for Quality activities across the Cyber business.
• Develop and implement quality policies and processes to enhance performance.
• Maintain certification to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.
• Lead audits and inspections; close findings within timelines.
• Oversee corrective actions and non-conformance resolution.
• Report Quality metrics to Senior Leadership with KPIs.
• Design and promote quality training across the organisation.
• Manage audits of production processes, products and suppliers.
• Advise leadership on quality concerns and improvements.
• Champion standardisation of processes across Cyber while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Quality management

ERP systems (IFS)

AS9100 & ISO9001

QMS implementation

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Job description

Ultra I&C’s Cyber business is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality team, ensuring products, services and projects meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will oversee audits, implement QMS, and drive continuous improvement across software, firmware, and hardware.

Candidates must obtain and maintain SC clearance and be a British citizen resident in the UK. The role offers strong benefits, flexible hours, and a pathway to leadership within Cyber.