Head of Quality & QMS Transformation (Aerospace/Defence)

Steatite Limited; Leominster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Steatite Limited is seeking a Head of Quality for its Leominster operation. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to strengthen the QMS and embed AS9100 across the business.

You will lead the Quality function, drive process improvements, governance, and supplier quality, while collaborating with Engineering and Production to ensure robust, compliant products for demanding civil and defence applications.

Qualifications

• Senior quality professional with engineering/manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record transforming or significantly improving a QMS.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 with implementation experience.
• Experience in low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in product conformity, inspection, testing, NCRs, RCA and CAPA.
• Experience working with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Projects.
• Strong leadership, coaching and hands-on approach.
• Defence/aerospace or regulated environments experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality function across Steatite Antennas.
• Develop and continually improve a practical, scalable QMS.
• Lead the introduction and embedding of AS9100.
• Strengthen product release, inspection, testing and conformity processes.
• Drive effective non-conformance, root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Strengthen supplier Quality processes and performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Production to translate requirements into robust processes.
• Establish clear Quality governance, ownership and accountability.
• Lead and develop the Quality team.
• Build Quality capability and a culture of prevention and continuous improvement.
• Provide Quality leadership as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Senior Leadership

QMS Development

ISO9001/AS9100

Manufacturing Quality

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

Steatite Limited is seeking a Head of Quality for its Leominster operation. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to strengthen the QMS and embed AS9100 across the business.

You will lead the Quality function, drive process improvements, governance, and supplier quality, while collaborating with Engineering and Production to ensure robust, compliant products for demanding civil and defence applications.