QSHE Manager

Red King Resourcing; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Red King Resourcing is seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to own Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental performance across a growing advanced manufacturing business serving aerospace, defence and engineering sectors. This senior, hands-on role combines strategic system responsibility with a strong shop floor presence.

The successful candidate will drive compliance, lead audits, and work with production, engineering and supply chain to promote a proactive quality and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality or QHSE management role within aerospace, defence, precision engineering or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Experience managing QMS audits, certification bodies, customer audits and corrective action programmes.
• Good understanding of NCR management, CAPA, 8D, root‑cause analysis and corrective action verification.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally involving machining, composites, tooling, assembly or complex engineered products.
• Ability to influence at all levels, challenge constructively and translate compliance requirements into practical shop‑floor processes.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System in line with AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Lead the Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001, ensuring legal compliance and effective environmental controls.
• Plan and manage internal, external, certification, customer and supplier audits.
• Oversee non-conformance management, customer complaints, CAPA, 8D investigations and root‑cause analysis.
• Ensure effective product traceability, document control, calibration and quality record management.
• Lead site‑wide Health & Safety activities, including risk assessments, COSHH, incident investigations and safe systems of work.
• Manage contractor safety, employee training and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Monitor QHSE performance, produce management reports and contribute to management reviews.
• Support aerospace and defence customer requirements, including AQAP, AS9102 First Article Inspection and supplier quality standards.
• Work alongside production teams to improve process assurance, inspection controls and manufacturing quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a proactive approach to quality, environmental responsibility and workplace safety.

Skills

AS9100

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

QMS audits

CAPA

8D

Root-cause analysis

Shop-floor processes

Auditor qualification

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

QHSE MANAGER

Location: Nuneaton

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced QHSE Manager to join a growing advanced manufacturing business supplying the aerospace, defence and wider engineering sectors.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take ownership of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental performance across the business. This is a senior, hands‑on position combining strategic management system responsibility with a visible presence on the shop floor.

You will work closely with production, engineering, inspection, supply chain and programme teams to maintain compliance, drive continuous improvement and promote a strong quality and safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System in line with AS9100 and ISO 9001.


• Lead the Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001, ensuring legal compliance and effective environmental controls.


• Plan and manage internal, external, certification, customer and supplier audits.


• Oversee non-conformance management, customer complaints, CAPA, 8D investigations and root‑cause analysis.


• Ensure effective product traceability, document control, calibration and quality record management.


• Lead site‑wide Health & Safety activities, including risk assessments, COSHH, incident investigations and safe systems of work.


• Manage contractor safety, employee training and compliance with relevant legislation.


• Monitor QHSE performance, produce management reports and contribute to management reviews.


• Support aerospace and defence customer requirements, including AQAP, AS9102 First Article Inspection and supplier quality standards.


• Work alongside production teams to improve process assurance, inspection controls and manufacturing quality.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a proactive approach to quality, environmental responsibility and workplace safety.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Quality or QHSE management role within aerospace, defence, precision engineering or another regulated manufacturing environment.


• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.


• Experience managing QMS audits, certification bodies, customer audits and corrective action programmes.


• Good understanding of NCR management, CAPA, 8D, root‑cause analysis and corrective action verification.


• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally involving machining, composites, tooling, assembly or complex engineered products.


• Ability to influence at all levels, challenge constructively and translate compliance requirements into practical shop‑floor processes.


• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification.


• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection, AQAP and NADCAP requirements.


• Familiarity with 5S, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.


• Experience developing and embedding environmental management systems.

Personal Attributes

• A proactive, hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail.


• Confident communication and leadership skills.


• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.


• A strong sense of ownership, accountability and professionalism.


• A genuine commitment to maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement.