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Quality Manager

Fortress Recruit Limited

Fareham

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading aerospace systems company is seeking a Quality Manager for their UK site in Fareham. This pivotal role involves leading quality strategy, managing compliance with quality systems, and developing the quality team. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and significant experience in a senior quality role, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace.

Benefits

Car allowance
Bonus
Benefits package
Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Strong experience leading in a senior quality role within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
  • Knowledge of quality certifications (AS9100, ISO9001).
  • Proactive collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the quality function across operations and suppliers.
  • Managing root cause investigations and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Implementing compliance with quality management systems.

Skills

Leadership
Root Cause Analysis
Statistical Process Control
Six Sigma
Lean Methodologies

Education

Degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Fortress Recruit is proud to partner with a global leader in aerospace systems to hire a Quality Manager for their UK manufacturing site in Fareham, Hampshire.

This is a pivotal leadership role within a high-performing operations team, responsible for driving quality strategy, systems, and continuous improvement across all aspects of manufacturing, product development, and supplier performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the quality function across operations, suppliers, and customers

  • Managing root cause investigations, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives

  • Implementing and overseeing compliance with quality management systems (AS9100, ISO9001, etc.) and internal audits

  • Supporting new product introduction with robust quality planning and assurance

  • Collaborating with Supply Chain on supplier performance and product conformity

  • Developing and coaching the site quality team, and delivering training on quality standards and tools

  • Using Six Sigma, 8D, and lean methodologies to improve process capability and reduce variation

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • A degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline

  • Strong experience leading in a senior quality role within a manufacturing or aerospace environment

  • Knowledge and demonstrable experience of relevant quality certifications and systems (AS9100, ISO9001, etc.)

  • Expertise in quality tools and techniques including root cause analysis and statistical process control

  • A proactive, collaborative leadership style and the ability to influence at all levels

This is a full-time, permanent, on-site role based in Fareham, Hampshire, with relocation to a nearby advanced manufacturing facility in the near future. You'll receive a competitive salary plus car allowance, bonus and benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in a future-focused business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional to lead in a technically advanced, fast-paced environment with a strong culture of innovation, investment, and growth.

For a full job description or confidential chat, please apply with your full CV or call Becki on (phone number removed).

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