Head of Quality

Reevr; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Reevr is seeking an experienced Head of Quality to own the Quality function and QMS within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role manages a team of ~10 Quality professionals and drives continuous improvement to ensure customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes CAPA, audits, PPAP, APQP and compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100, NADCAP knowledge is advantageous and a proactive leadership style is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Quality teams in regulated manufacturing.
• ISO 9001 and AS9100 experience highly desirable.
• NADCAP and CAA knowledge would be advantageous.
• Hands-on Quality engineering and QMS understanding.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the QMS and documentation.
• Lead a quality team of ~10 professionals.
• Ensure products meet design, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Maintain compliance with third-party approvals and standards.
• Lead CAPA, root cause analysis and 8D problem solving.
• Plan and oversee internal, external and customer audits.
• Lead PPAP, FAIR and APQP activities.
• Monitor Quality KPIs and compliance performance.
• Manage customer complaints, returns and non-conformances.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across the organisation.
• Develop team capability through coaching and training.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Auditing

CAPA/8D

Stakeholder management

Job description

HEAD OF QUALITY £70,000–£80,000 DOE BONUS ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK

We’re currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Quality to take full ownership of the Quality function and Quality Management System within a growing, highly regulated manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership position, managing a team of approximately 10 Quality professionals, including Senior Quality Engineers, Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance, while driving a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities for the appointed Head of Quality;

• Take overall ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) and associated documentation.
• Lead, develop and manage a Quality team of approximately 10 professionals.
• Ensure products and components meet design, customer, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Maintain compliance with third‑party approvals, customer standards and regulatory bodies.
• Lead root cause analysis, CAPA, corrective and preventive actions across product and process issues.
• Plan and oversee internal, external and customer audits.
• Lead and manage PPAP, FAIR and APQP activities.
• Monitor and report Quality KPIs, metrics and compliance performance.
• Manage customer complaints, returns and non‑conformances through to effective resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across the organisation.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training and structured development.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to ensure Quality supports wider business objectives.

The selected Head of Quality will meet the following criteria for the position;

• Proven experience leading and developing Quality teams within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001; AS9100 experience highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of NADCAP and CAA requirements would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Quality Engineering and Quality Management Systems.
• Hands‑on experience with FAIRs, PPAP, APQP and 8D problem solving.
• Strong understanding of CAPA, root cause analysis, auditing and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and decision‑making skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on leadership style with the ability to influence across the business.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

This position may also be referred to as: Head of Quality , Quality Director , Quality Manager, Senior Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager ,Quality Systems Manager , Quality & Compliance Manager ,Quality Engineering Manager