Quality Manager

Round Peg Solutions; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Round Peg Solutions in Lincoln is seeking a senior Quality Manager or Quality Engineer with leadership to head the site QC function in a highly regulated, precision engineering environment. You will lead 30+ QC professionals, drive metrology, GD&T, MRB, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement on the shop floor and across leadership.

The role focuses on embedding a quality-first culture, delivering compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, AS9102, NADCAP and ISO14001, and shaping long-term quality

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in quality within regulated manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T, metrology, and inspection processes.
• Experience with MRB, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30+ quality professionals and own the site-level QC function.
• Oversee metrology, inspection and GD&T activities.
• Drive MRB, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, AS9102, NADCAP and ISO14001.

Skills

Quality leadership

GD&T knowledge

Regulated manufacturing

Aerospace experience

Education

Engineering degree

HNC/HND or apprenticeship

Job description

Are you aQuality Manageror a Quality Engineer with leadership experience, ready to take the lead in a senior-level role within a highly regulated, precision engineering environment?

Were recruiting aQuality Manager,to work with a globally recognised aerospace manufacturing business based inLincolnshire,operating under a multi-billion-dollar industrial group who are rapidly growing.

What Youll Be Doing

As Quality Manager, you will be part of the Leadership Team, overseeing a team of 30+ quality professionals and owning the site-level QC function. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the training, development, and performance of a large QC team
• Managing metrology, inspection and GD&T
• Leading MRB activities and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions activities
• Driving compliance to AS9100, ISO9001, AS9102, NADCAP, and ISO14001
• Embedding a quality-first mindset, and continuous improvement activities across engineering, production, and leadership team

What Youll Need as Quality Manager:

• HNC/HND/Apprenticeship/Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Proven leadership experience in quality within regulated manufacturing, ideally aerospace
• Deep knowledge of GD&T, metrology and inspection processes
• Strong expertise in RCA methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa
• A hands‑on leadership style, confident working on the shop floor and engaging at senior levels

As Quality Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape long-term quality strategy, and be part of a globally recognised group with strong financial backing and clear progression path.