Quality Control Manager

Pivt; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior Quality Control Manager in Runcorn to oversee quality standards, manage a team of engineers, and drive continuous improvement in production processes. This role combines leadership with expertise in quality assurance, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

25 days annual leave

Investment in employee growth

Social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in quality control within manufacturing, ideally aerospace.
• Proven leadership managing a team of 10–15 quality engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control for MRO and Assembly processes.
• Lead a team to track and reduce non-quality costs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Master’s degree in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Quality Management Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Quality Control Manager – Aerospace (Runcorn, UK)

Job Overview

Job Type:Permanent, Full-Time

Location:Runcorn, Cheshire, UK

Salary:Up to £55k DOE

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer, for a Senior Quality Control Manager to join their Operations department. Our client specialises in the design, qualification, manufacture, and repair of landing gears and flight-critical components for both civil and military aerospace markets. This role is essential in ensuring quality across MRO, Surface Treatment, and Assembly and Test processes, leading a team of 10–15 quality professionals, and driving continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Senior Quality Control Manager will play a key role in maintaining product quality standards, minimising non-quality costs, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production processes while leading a dedicated team of quality engineers and inspectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control for MRO, Surface Treatment, and Assembly and Test processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards throughout production.
• Lead and manage a team of 10–15 quality engineers and inspectors, ensuring they achieve their targets and objectives.
• Track, analyse, and report on non-quality costs (e.g., rejections and reworks), implementing strategies to reduce these costs.
• Prepare and implement Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) plans to address issues and prevent future non-conformities.
• Support analysis of escapes (missed non-conformities) by developing preventive measures.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement plans to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Facilitate interdepartmental coordination to resolve quality-related deviations and maintain workflow integrity.
• Conduct regular internal audits and spot checks to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Assist in preparing for and supporting external audits to achieve compliance and certification with industry standards.
• Ensure timely follow-up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), implementing action plans to address issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality control or assurance within a manufacturing environment, ideally in aerospace.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing a team of 10–15 quality engineers and inspectors.
• Expertise in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma).
• Desirable knowledge of EASA/CAA Part 21 and Part 145 regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and quality management software.

What Our Client Offers

• A generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution, matched by employees.
• Competitive salary tied to performance, reviewed annually for fairness.
• Standard 38.5-hour working week, with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A supportive environment with investment in growth through mentorship and training.
• A culture that values diversity, fostering innovation and organisational success.
• An empowering work environment where leadership encourages meaningful contributions.
• Friend referral bonuses and loyalty programmes to reward engagement.
• Social events such as BBQs and Christmas parties to foster a vibrant workplace culture.

About Our Client’s Culture

Our client is committed to meeting customer expectations through the dedication of its people. Their culture is centred on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This means building quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring high standards of delivery and fairness, celebrating employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity. This approach supports a stable workforce and drives an entrepreneurial spirit, aligning employees towards shared goals.

Equal Opportunities

Pivt Group is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics.

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