Quality Manager

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top aerospace manufacturer in Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead a team of over 30 quality professionals. The role involves overseeing quality compliance and continuous improvement across engineering and production. Candidates must have strong leadership experience in regulated environments, ideally in aerospace, and a degree in an engineering discipline. This position offers a clear progression path and the opportunity to shape the long-term quality strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in quality within regulated manufacturing, ideally aerospace.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T and inspection processes.
• Strong expertise in RCA methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa.

Responsibilities

• Leading the training and development of a large QC team.
• Managing metrology, inspection, and GD&T.
• Driving compliance to AS9100, ISO9001, and other quality standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Metrology knowledge

Root cause analysis expertise

Inspection processes

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

HNC/HND/Apprenticeship/Degree in Engineering

Job description

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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 Senior 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.