Head Of Quality

Owen Daniels; Rugby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Annual bonus

Pension scheme (up to 10%)

Private medical cover

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Hea d of Quality to lead the site Quality function within a global engineering and manufacturing organisation serving the aerospace sector. The role reports to the Site Leadership Team and manages a team of 12 quality professionals, shaping the quality strategy for the division and ensuring regulatory and customer requirements are embedded.

The role focuses on maintaining the QMS, leading audits, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• I CV/experience leading a Quality function in engineering or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Quality professionals.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System to meet aerospace requirements.
• Operate as part of the Senior Leadership Team to drive quality strategy.
• Lead internal and external audits and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using structured problem solving and lean methods.
• Monitor key quality metrics and supplier performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and customers.
• Translate divisional objectives into site-level improvements.

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100/AS9110 knowledge

QMS & regulatory compliance

Audit & CAPA

Lean & continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Project/change management

Engineering/manufacturing background

Education

Engineering degree

Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt (advantage)

Tools

FMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP

APQP

8D problem solving

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.

You will need

• 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.