Quality Compliance Manager

Mirus Aircraft Seating; Hingham; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mirus Aircraft Seating is seeking a senior Quality & Compliance Manager in the UK. You will provide strategic direction for the quality management system, certifications, and regulatory compliance, guiding cross-functional teams during a growth phase.

You will lead the Quality function, interact with external bodies, and ensure products and services meet customer requirements. Travel may be required as part of this role in a growing aerospace manufacturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• Degree level or equivalent in business and/or technical disciplines.
• Strong experience with Quality Management Systems in aerospace.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, AS9102, ISO17025, CAA Part 21G & J, and Defense/Aerospace.
• Proven leadership of a Quality department in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Aufgaben

• Oversee approvals for Mirus Aircraft Seating and Mirus Testing Services.
• Lead and guide the Quality function.
• Interface with external bodies on quality/regulatory issues.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders on quality matters.
• Manage and improve the Quality Management System to meet customer requirements (APQP, PFMEA).
• Translate customer requirements into operational procedures for Seating and Testing.
• Support NPD programs, design and contract reviews for quality deliverables.
• Create audit schedules and report improvements.
• Lead root-cause problem solving (QRQC, 8-D, FMEA).
• Ensure timely FAIs and proper documentation.

Kenntnisse

Quality management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement mindset

Ausbildung

Degree in business or technical discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Do you work in a senior Quality & Compliance capacity with a background working within manufacturing, looking to utilise your expertise and experience with a company that has grown rapidly to become a global leader in the manufacture of aircraft seating?

Mirus understands the aerospace sector and adopts a revolutionary approach; uniting technology, expertise and best practices to deliver innovative, high-performance aircraft seating that suits the requirements of operators today and we are looking for an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager to join our team.

Are you looking to add value by effectively improving current management systems within a versatile role where you will accelerate and inform improvement opportunities, with a company which will enable you to reach your full potential?

If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate about innovation as well as motivated by a hardworking and a collaborative environment, we will provide you with a thriving career, giving you the autonomy to cultivate your potential and ensure we celebrate success as a team.

About the role

As our Quality and Compliance Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that the quality management system, certifications, approvals and business objectives are aligned with the needs and expectations of our customers and external parties, providing strategic direction, leadership and support to various areas of the business, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Utilizing your extensive knowledge and experience of quality management principles, methods, and tools to collaborate and facilitate across functions, you will work within business and regulatory guidelines, being responsible for making key decisions along with providing directional and influential assistance for our products and services, ensuring success whilst dealing with complex and changing requirements in an exciting time of growth.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBLITLIES:

In your role as our Quality & Compliance Manager, you will:

• Ensures compliance by managing Company approvals, both Mirus Aircraft Seating and Mirus Testing Services, making sure the Company complies with standards and regulations i.e. AS9100, ISO 17025, Part 21 G and Part O. among others.
• Lead and guide the Quality function.
• Communicate with all external bodies/Customers on quality and/or regulatory issues.
• Be responsible for interacting with internal and external stakeholders on quality matters, both Design and Test.
• Manage and improve Mirus’ Quality Management System, helping the business achieve and maintain the expected levels of performance and Customer requirements e.g. APQP, PFMEA.
• Review and translate customer requirements into operational procedures, for Seating and Testing.
• Support NPD programs, design and contract reviews to make sure Quality deliverables are achieved and processes are continuously improved.
• Create and implement audit schedules against required standards, checking requirements are met and report relevant improvements.
• Manage and facilitate responses to non-conformances and to investigate until robust corrective actions and countermeasures are implemented to prevent reoccurrence of root cause, using analytical and collaborative problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Drive the effective and efficient resolution of all quality issues by promoting and facilitating dynamic cross functional structured problem-solving methods and techniques i.e. QRQC, 8-D, FMEA, RCCA.
• Make sure FAIs are completed in a timely manner, ensuring accurate records and documentation.

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring strong expertise in quality, compliance and continuous improvement, together with a passion for problem-solving and a drive for operational excellence. You will play a key role in ensuring Mirus maintains the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance as we continue to grow and scale our operations. To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• A degree level or equivalent, desirable in business and/or technical disciplines.
• Strong experience in working with Quality Management Systems within the aerospace industry.
• Comprehensive understanding of ISO9001, AS9102, AS9100, ISO17025, CAA Part 21G & J and Defense/Aerospace.
• Proven leadership of a Quality department with in-depth knowledge and understanding of quality management systems and associated regulatory frameworks preferably within the Commercial Aerospace markets or a similar highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• A Form 4 post holder, under CAA or EASA previously.
• Demonstrable success in implementing and leading change using Lean / Quality tools within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Techniques.
• The ability to create process mapping and creation of standard work / operating procedures, processes and policies.
• Personal leadership and facilitation in the deployment of quality tools.
• Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt or equivalent.

Personal skills / attributes:

• High integrity and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communicator and influencer, confident to challenge constructively.
• Collaborative and approachable, able to build relationships across all levels.
• Accountable and resilient, with the drive to see actions through to completion.
• Pragmatic and adaptable, able to balance compliance with operational needs.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on root cause and sustainable solutions.
• Confident leader, able to promote a positive quality culture across Mirus.

We are looking for candidates who have a high level of personal accountability with a strong bias for action, who embraces Mirus’ core values. Please kindly note, this position may require travel and the individual must hold a current passport and be willing to undertake short and long-haul travel on an as required basis.

Be eligible to work in the UK, comfortable commuting or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required.

Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.