Quality Manager

Ultra Electronics Group; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality team in the Cyber business. You will ensure that products and services meet the highest standards and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in quality management within the aerospace or defense sector and possess excellent leadership and communication skills. This role offers flexible benefits including annual bonus and private medical cover.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Private Medical Cover

25 days’ holiday + options to buy extra days

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Flexible working hours with early finish on Fridays

Additional flexible benefits

Monthly Security Clearance Allowance (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance.
• Track record of process improvements and cost reduction.
• Champion of continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for Quality activities across the Cyber business.
• Develop and implement best practice Quality policies and processes.
• Support ongoing certification to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.
• Lead audits and inspections, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery and strategy alignment.

Skills

Quality management experience in Aerospace/Defence industry

Experience with ERP systems (preferably IFS)

Excellent communication and stakeholder influence

Strong leadership and team motivation skills

Proficient in data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem-solving

Job description

Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World

Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications.

Cyber Business

Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.

Job Description

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Cyber (UK) Business

Position: Quality Manager

Ultra I&C's Cyber business seeks an experienced individual to join as Quality Manager. You will lead and manage the operational performance of the Quality team, ensuring products, services, and projects meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as technical lead for Quality activities across the Cyber business.
• Develop and implement best practice Quality policies and processes.
• Support ongoing certification to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.
• Lead audits and inspections, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Oversee corrective actions and resolve non-compliance issues.
• Report Quality metrics to senior leadership.
• Design quality training programs and awareness initiatives.
• Manage audits of production processes, products, and suppliers.
• Advise leadership on quality concerns and process improvements.
• Champion process standardization and ensure compliance with UK and customer standards.
• Lead Quality management within the Cyber supply chain.
• Oversee quality for Software, Firmware, and Hardware products.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery and strategy alignment.
• Manage and mentor Quality Engineers.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Quality management experience in Aerospace/Defence industry.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably IFS).
• Support for achieving compliance to AS 9100 and ISO9001 standards.
• Implementing and maintaining QMS (BMS).
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.
• Proficient in data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
• Track record of process improvements and cost reduction.
• Champion of continuous improvement methodologies.

Desirable:

• Experience with APQP and PPAP methodologies.
• Understanding of engineering lifecycle and quality checkpoints.
• Membership or progress towards CQI membership.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.

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Notice

Candidates may need to obtain relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as per role requirements.

Our Benefits

We offer flexible benefits including:

• Annual Bonus
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days’ holiday + options to buy extra days
• Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working hours with early finish on Fridays
• Additional flexible benefits
• Monthly Security Clearance Allowance (if applicable)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusivity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics. We support flexible working arrangements. For application issues, contact us at [e-mail]