Quality Manager

SJR Partners; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SJR Partners in Essex seeks a senior Quality Manager to own the Quality Management System and drive compliance in an aerospace regulated environment. You will lead internal, external, and customer audits, champion a quality-focused culture, and provide strategic quality leadership to senior management, suppliers, and stakeholders, shaping quality strategy across the business.

This is a senior appointment offering genuine ownership with autonomy to implement corrective actions, surveillance, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role.
• Aerospace experience preferred; regulated industries considered.
• Experienced audit lead with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Own the Quality Management System aligned to AS9100 and/or AS9120.
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits with confidence and authority.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the senior quality interface for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Champion a strong quality culture across the organisation.
• Provide quality leadership, insight, and reporting to senior management.
• Support supplier approvals, performance, and compliance.

Skills

Quality leadership

Aerospace experience

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

Quality Manager
Sector: Aerospace
Location: Essex
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join a highly respected, quality-driven organisation operating within a regulated and compliance-critical environment. This is a senior appointment offering genuine ownership of the Quality function and the chance to influence standards, systems, and culture at a strategic level.

This role would suit a quality leader who enjoys accountability, thrives in structured environments, and wants to play a key role in a business where quality underpins long-term success.

The Role

• Full ownership of the Quality Management System aligned to AS9100 and/or AS9120
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits with confidence and authority
• Drive corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the senior quality interface for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Champion a strong quality culture across the organisation
• Provide quality leadership, insight, and reporting to senior management
• Support supplier approvals, performance, and compliance

About You

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role
• Aerospace experience preferred; strong candidates from other regulated industries welcomed
• Experienced audit lead with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-focused
• Confident influencer with the ability to lead by example

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Senior, high-impact role with autonomy and influence
• Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing business
• A quality-focused culture that values expertise and leadership
• The chance to shape and lead quality strategy, not just maintain it

Apply

If you are a Quality Manager seeking a senior role where your expertise will be trusted and your impact visible, we’d welcome your application. All applications will be treated in strict confidence