Lead Aerospace Quality Manager - High-Precision & Autonomy

Collide Joinery Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collide Technical in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to own the quality function in a high-spec aerospace environment. You will manage and develop the QMS, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001, and lead all quality activities across manufacturing.

You will drive continuous improvement, conduct audits, manage non-conformances, mentor the quality team, and be the main point of contact for customer quality issues, reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager within aerospace or precision engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience leading audits and dealing with customers and regulatory bodies.
• Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and drive quality culture across the business.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining the QMS in line with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.
• Leading internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes.
• Managing non-conformance, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Overseeing inspection and quality assurance activities.
• Working closely with production, engineering, and senior management teams.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the quality team.
• Acting as the main point of contact for customer quality issues.

Skills

Quality management

Aerospace

Audits

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Collide Technical in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to own the quality function in a high-spec aerospace environment. You will manage and develop the QMS, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001, and lead all quality activities across manufacturing.

You will drive continuous improvement, conduct audits, manage non-conformances, mentor the quality team, and be the main point of contact for customer quality issues, reporting to senior management.