Quality Manager

TN United Kingdom; West Horndon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace supply chain solutions is seeking a UK Quality Manager to lead their Quality Assurance function. This role involves driving quality performance, managing compliance with aerospace standards, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in quality assurance, particularly within the aerospace industry, and will be responsible for enhancing business management systems and collaborating across functions to align quality with business objectives.

Benefits

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Enhanced pension contribution

Company bonus scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Leadership role ideally within Aerospace Industry.
• Exceptional communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated UK Quality Assurance team.
• Drive quality performance across operations, ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Education

Quality Leadership Experience

Trained Lead Auditor

Tools

ISO9001

AS9120

Engineering Measurement Equipment

Job description

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We are working as the internal recruitment partner for our client, a global organisation offering excellence in supply chain solutions to the aerospace industry.

Are you a strategic quality leader with a passion for excellence and a deep understanding of aerospace standards? Do you thrive in environments where precision, compliance, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything you do?

We are seeking a UK Quality Manager to lead and evolve our UK Quality Assurance function. If you're driven by delivering top-tier service and fostering a culture of quality, this is your opportunity to shape the future of aerospace excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated UK Quality Assurance team.
• Manage and enhance our Business Management Systems (AS9120, ASA-100, FAA AC 00-56A).
• Drive quality performance across operations, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards (EASA, FAA).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, and Senior Leadership to align quality with business objectives.
• Own UK Quality KPIs and lead the charge on internal audits, continuous improvement, and supplier quality.
• Serve as a trusted quality advisor on global standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO27001, ISO45001.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in a Quality Leadership role ideally within Aerospace Industry.
• Previous working experience within Quality Assurance with a strong grasp of ISO9001 and AS9120.
• Experience with regulatory requirements (e.g. Parts 21, 66, 145, 147) and standards like AS13001/13100 is a plus.
• Trained Lead Auditor with experience using quality tools and engineering measurement equipment.
• Exceptional communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical engineering data including drawings.
• Leads change collaboratively, setting the standard through action and empowering others to deliver impactful results.
• Must live within a commutable distance to the site in West Horndon.

In return we are offering:

• A highly competitive salary between dependent on skills knowledge and experience.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (which increases after 5 years).
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite Parking

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.