Head of Quality

Owen Daniels; Coventry; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 15%

Pension up to 10%

Life assurance 4x basic salary

Private Medical Cover

Leave 25 days

Life assurance 4x salary

Share purchase scheme

Private Medical Cover

Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Employee referral scheme

Bank holidays + 25 days annual leave

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Coventry is seeking a HeadofQuality to lead the Quality function at site level, directing 12 direct reports and partnering with the Senior Leadership Team to drive quality performance, compliance and continuous improvement.

You will maintain and develop the Quality Management System to align with aerospace standards and customer requirements, embedding a culture where quality matters on every shop floor.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a quality function in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience building and mentoring teams.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100/AS9110 and aerospace regulations.
• Experience with QMS, audits, CAPA and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with quality tools: FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, APQP and 8D.
• Experience of project and change management.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Operate credibly at Senior Leadership Team level while engaging shop floor.
• Engineering degree; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt; AS9100 Lead Auditor a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor a team of Quality professionals, building capability and a high-performing function.
• Own and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System for aerospace and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to SLT decisions, driving quality into operations and manufacturing.
• Lead internal and external audits, corrective actions and non-conformance management.
• Drive continuous improvement using structured problem solving and Lean techniques.
• Monitor key quality metrics like customer satisfaction and PoQ.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and customers to prevent recurrence.
• Translate divisional objectives into measurable site improvements.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

QMS & audits

Quality tools (FMEA/8D etc)

Project & change management

Stakeholder management

SLT presence

Six Sigma (GB/B)

Education

Engineering degree

Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

AS9100 Lead Auditor experience

Tools

AS9100

FMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP

APQP

8D

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HeadofQualityto join a global engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within the highly regulated aerospace sector.

The business designs and manufactures highly engineered products for demanding aerospace applications, operating within a quality-critical environment where product integrity, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are fundamental to its success.

This is a senior leadership position and a key member of the Site Leadership Team, with responsibility for leading the Quality function and shaping the quality strategy across the division.

HeadofQuality

Permanent

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm

Very Competitive Salary on Offer + 15% Bonus

Coventry

The Role

As HeadofQuality, you will take overall responsibility for the Quality function at site level, leading a team of 12 direct reports and working closely with the wider Senior Leadership Team to drive quality performance, compliance and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing an effective Quality Management System, ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory requirements while embedding a strong culture of quality throughout the operation.

This is a role for someone who can operate strategically at SLT level but is equally comfortable getting into the detail when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor a team of 12 Quality professionals, building technical capability and creating a high-performing Quality function.
• Own and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with aerospace, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Work as a key member of the SLT, influencing operational strategy and ensuring Quality is embedded into business and manufacturing decisions.
• Lead the internal and external audit programme, corrective actions, non-conformance management and customer quality requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through structured problem solving, preventative quality techniques, performance measurement and Lean methodologies.
• Monitor and improve key quality metrics including customer satisfaction, Cost of Poor Quality, product quality and supplier performance.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Programme Management and customers to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Develop the Quality strategy and translate divisional objectives into measurable site-level improvements.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Quality leader from an engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to a highly regulated industry such as aerospace or automotive.

• Proven experience leading a Quality function within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing and developing Quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100/AS9110 and relevant aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, audits, corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Quality tools such as FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, APQP and 8D.
• Experience of project and change management.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to operate credibly at Senior Leadership Team level, whilst still being able to engage with teams on the shop floor.
• A genuine leadership mentality, with the ability to develop people, influence culture and drive change.
• A degree in Engineering or a related discipline, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt and AS9100 Lead Auditor experience would be advantageous.

Divisional Quality Manager – SLT

Package & Benefits

• 15% Annual bonus
• Focused career development planning and progression opportunities
• Pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution
• Income protection scheme
• Life assurance of 4x basic salary
• Share purchase scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days' holiday
• Additional service-related holiday entitlement
• Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts across a wide range of goods and services
• Employee referral scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Early finish every Friday

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership position within an established global engineering organisation, with significant influence over the Quality strategy, people and performance of the division.

The role offers the opportunity to develop a substantial Quality function, work directly alongside senior operational leadership and make a tangible impact on quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.