Project Quality Manager

Tekever; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKEVER is seeking a Project Quality Manager to lead quality assurance across projects and new opportunities. You will work with project managers, engineering, supply chain and delivery to ensure deliverables meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

The role sits at the centre of delivery, embedding quality across design, software development, integration and supplier activities. The ideal candidate will have aerospace/defence or regulated engineering experience, with proven QMS delivery

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/defence or regulated engineering environments.
• Proven delivery within AS9100/ISO 9001 QMS environments.
• Experience with Defence standards or AQAP (2105/2310/2210 desirable).
• Ability to manage quality across design, development, integration, test and delivery.
• Strong understanding of configuration management, risk-based QA and supplier quality controls.
• Experience engaging with customers, regulators or assurance authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the Project Quality Management Plan (QMP) and ensure alignment with AQAP, AS9100 and contract requirements.
• Act as primary interface with the customer for quality and assurance activities.
• Ensure full requirements traceability from contract through design, verification and release.
• Oversee risk-based quality management to identify issues early in processes.
• Drive configuration management and change control across hardware, software and documentation.
• Manage supplier quality, including supplier approval, performance monitoring and corrective actions.
• Ensure objective evidence is generated to demonstrate conformity to requirements.
• Lead nonconformance management and CAPA processes with root-cause analysis.
• Support design reviews, verification and validation activities to meet acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to performance reporting and management reviews for continual improvement.

Skills

Aerospace/Defence experience

AS9100/ISO 9001

AQAP standards knowledge

Lifecycle quality management

Configuration management

Risk-based QA

Supplier quality management

Customer/regulator engagement

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

About us

TEKEVER is redefining how autonomous systems are designed, built and deployed in Defence and security environments.

Our work brings together software, hardware, integration and operational deployment in a highly regulated environment, where quality, traceability and assurance are critical to mission success.

The role

We are seeking a Project Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality management activities across TEKEVER projects and new business opportunities.

You will act as the Quality focal point for the projects, working alongside Project managers, engineering, supply chain and delivery teams to ensure that all deliverables meet contractual, regulatory and customer requirements.

This role sits at the centre of delivery—ensuring that quality is embedded across design, software development, integration and supplier activities.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the implementation of the Project Quality Management Plan (QMP) and ensure alignment with AQAP, AS9100 and contract requirements
• Act as the primary interface with the customer for quality and assurance activities
• Ensure full requirements traceability from contract through design, verification and release (via the compliance matrix)
• Oversee risk-based quality management, identifying issues early within processes rather than at final inspection
• Drive configuration management and change control to maintain baseline integrity across hardware, software and documentation
• Manage supplier quality and assurance, including supplier approval, performance monitoring and corrective actions
• Ensure objective evidence is generated and retained to demonstrate conformity to contractual and regulatory requirements
• Lead nonconformance management and CAPA processes, ensuring root cause analysis and effective closure
• Support design reviews, verification and validation activities, ensuring outputs meet requirements and acceptance criteria
• Contribute to performance reporting and management reviews, driving continual improvement across the project

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in Aerospace, Defence or regulated engineering environments
• Proven delivery within AS9100 / ISO 9001 QMS environments
• Experience working with Defence Standards or AQAP standards (2105, 2310 or 2210 desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to manage quality across the full lifecycle (design, development, integration, test and delivery)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Configuration management
  • Risk-based quality assurance
  • Supplier quality / external provider controls
• Experience engaging with customers, regulators or assurance authorities

Nice to have

• Experience in autonomous systems, UAS or software-intensive platforms
• Exposure to software assurance and lifecycle control
• Familiarity with Defence procurement frameworks / MOD contracts

Why join TEKEVER

• Be part of a high-growth, mission-driven programme
• Influence quality across hardware, software and system integration
• Collaborate with teams across engineering, autonomy, operations and supply chain
• Play a key role in delivering UK sovereign capability

Our approach to quality

At TEKEVER, quality is built into how we work—not inspected at the end.
We apply a process-driven, risk-based approach, ensuring conformity is achieved through disciplined engineering, strong supplier control and robust evidence.

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/