Quality Manager

Fortress Recruit Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

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).