Quality Manager

Winner Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in quality and performance is seeking a Quality Manager in Birmingham. This role involves managing a small team, ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong quality assurance credentials and knowledge of ISO standards, with proven experience in the aerospace or Defence sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management and testing in aerospace or Defence.
• Strong knowledge of quality processes and relevant accreditations.
• Ability to manage audits and develop quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team and set goals/KPIs for quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, and NADCAP standards.
• Lead internal and external audits while resolving non-conformances.

Skills

Quality assurance credentials

ISO 9001

AS9100

NADCAP Standard

Detail-driven

Excellent communication skills

Experience with aerospace standards

Solutions-focused

Job description

Quality Manager

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager within an SME specialising in quality and performance in Birmingham

We re seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Manager to lead a small team and drive continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a small team, setting goals and KPI s
• Managing all company quality procedures and compliance in line with ISO9001, AS9100, and NADCAP standard
• Lead all internal and external audits, non-conformance resolution, and risk management activities
• Manage all RCCA, Root Cause Corrective Actions
• Perform self assessments for NADCAP and preparation for external audits
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to uphold robust quality standards
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and customer-specific requirements
• Manage and develop the Quality team while promoting a continuous improvement culture
• Take ownership of quality metrics, training, product release, and system documentation
• Support production planning, calibration control, contract reviews, and performance reporting

• About You:

• You must have quality assurance credentials and be compliant in quality within aerospace or Defence ideally
• Strong working knowledge of and accreditations ISO 9001, AS9100, EN14001 JOSCAR and NADCAP Standard
• Experience with aerospace or MOD sector standards and Quality processes
• Detail-driven with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident in managing audits, developing procedures, and liaising with cross-functional teams
• Background in Quality management and testing, or metallurgical analysis
• Forward-thinking, solutions-focused, and motivated by measurable outcome
• Have a Background in Quality management and testing, or metallurgical analysis
• Experience in maintaining NADCAP approvals
• Previous exposure to aerospace customer quality requirements

Hours

This role is an onsite position working 38 hours per week 8am 4.45pm and early finish on fridays

Salary Approximately GBP45- GBP50,000 per annum depending on experience + benefits