Quality Manager

Orion Electrotech; Basildon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an experienced Quality Manager in Basildon, Essex to own and drive our mature quality function on the shop floor. You will manage the QMS, deliver FAIRs, and ensure customer, supplier and regulatory quality requirements are met.

The role leads a small team of two inspectors, requires AS9100 expertise and a proven track record in continuous improvement within manufacturing, and offers a permanent role with salary up to £50,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• FAIR/FAIRS experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and quality systems.
• Experience leading quality personnel.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and industry quality requirements.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 2 Quality Inspectors.
• Create, review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes.
• Conduct quality investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage calibration, testing and inspection activities.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
• Support customer, supplier and regulatory quality requirements.
• Participate in management review meetings and contribute to business improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes whilst maintaining compliance.

Skills

FAIR experience

AS9100 knowledge

Lead quality team

Interpret drawings

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Tools

VisualFAIR

Job description

Quality Manager

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Basildon. This is a fantastic opportunity for a quality professional looking to take ownership of a mature quality function within a business. This role would suit a hands-on Quality Manager who is comfortable both managing people and being actively involved in quality activities on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities of this Quality Manager role:

• Manage, maintain and improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and industry quality requirements.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 2 Quality Inspectors.
• Create, review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes.
• Conduct quality investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage calibration, testing and inspection activities.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
• Support customer, supplier and regulatory quality requirements.
• Participate in management review meetings and contribute to business improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes whilst maintaining compliance.

Essential Requirements for this Quality Manager role:

• Previous experience in a Quality Manager or Senior Quality position within manufacturing.
• FAIR/FAIRS experience is essential and must be demonstrated.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience leading and managing quality personnel.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience implementing and driving continuous improvement activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Requirements:

• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience conducting internal and external audits.
• Knowledge of EASA requirements.
• Experience with VisualFAIR or similar FAIR software.

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent position with a stable, growing aerospace business.
• Opportunity to lead an established quality function.
• Strong existing quality framework with robust processes already in place.
• Chance to make meaningful improvements and influence business performance.

We're looking for an ambitious Quality Manager who combines strong quality knowledge with proven leadership experience. You will be confident working within established processes while also identifying opportunities for improvement. Most importantly, you will have a strong background in FAIR creation and approval, alongside a thorough understanding of quality standards.