Quality Manager

Page Personnel; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing aerospace manufacturing company in Bolton is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for a fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent employment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AS9100 internal auditing and quality systems, with responsibilities including leading audits, problem resolution, and cross-department collaboration. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000 with the possibility of securing a permanent position afterwards.

Qualifications

• Experienced Quality Manager with a strong track record in AS9100 internal auditing and quality system compliance.
• 3+ years in a Quality Engineering role, preferably in aerospace or defence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Aerospace industry background preferred; experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing also considered valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the internal audit programme in alignment with AS9100 standards.
• Drive structured problem investigations, including root cause analysis for quality issues, non-conformances, and systemic failures.
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for sustained resolution.
• Support QMS maintenance and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement.
• Deliver structured updates and communicate risks effectively to client leadership.

Skills

AS9100 internal auditing

problem investigation and resolution

root cause analysis

CAPA implementation

stakeholder communication

structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)

Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality or related field

CQI Diploma in quality or related field

IRCA Certified AS EN 9100 Auditor / Lead Auditor

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• Fixed Term Contract with the potential to become a permanent Leadership Role

About Our Client

Our client is a growing aerospace manufacturing company based in Bolton

Job Description

Seeking an immediately available Quality Manager with deep experience in AS9100 internal auditing and problem investigation & resolution to support quality systems and performance within a high-precision aerospace machining and manufacturing environment.* Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the internal audit programme in alignment with AS9100 standards.* Own and drive structured problem investigations, including root cause analysis for quality issues, non-conformances, and systemic failures.* Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure sustained resolution.* Support QMS maintenance, updates, and ensure ongoing compliance.* Assist the business in delivering awareness of the requirements of relevant certification.* Track and report on audit outcomes, non-conformance trends, and resolution performance using KPIs and dashboards.* Collaborate cross-functionally across Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement * Deliver structured updates and communicate risks effectively to client leadership

The Successful Applicant

* Experienced Quality Manager with strong, hands-on expertise in AS9100 internal auditing and quality system compliance.* Demonstratable experience of hosting / working with 2nd and 3rd party auditors.* Ability to generate procedures and processes to improve or update existing QMS.* Skilled in structured problem-solving tools: 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa/Fishbone, etc.* Demonstrated success in resolving complex quality issues across manufacturing or supply chain environments.* Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams).* Effective stakeholder communicator, comfortable driving improvement initiatives across all functional levels.* Aerospace industry background preferred; experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing also considered valuable.Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, CQI Diploma in quality or related field (or equivalent experience).* 3+ years in a Quality Engineering role, preferably in aerospace or defence.* In-depth knowledge of AS9100 Rev D* IRCA Certified AS EN 9100 Auditor / Lead Auditor* Experience with internal auditing, QMS documentation, and audit report writing.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.* Ideally, a member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI

What's on Offer

• £50,000 to £60,000 on a 6-12 month contract with the possibility of a permanent role following that