Quality Manager - Aerospace & Defense, Lean Six Sigma

L3Harris Technologies; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-day Fridays

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme 8%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Flexible opt‑in extras

Employee family wellbeing support

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Brighton leads the Release Systems & Antennas division, delivering high‑integrity quality across aerospace and defence production. The Quality Manager will guide governance, drive KPIs and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

The role demands deep experience in QA/QMS, supplier quality, and continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment, with ISO9001/AS9100 exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering and Quality Control personnel.
• Background in aerospace/defence industry and ISO9001/AS9100 accreditation.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and VA/VE initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure governance, standards, regulations and customer requirements are met.
• Develop and set quality goals; provide QA input to operational strategy.
• Lead, coach and train the Quality team and related staff.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency; apply Lean Six Sigma and E3 principles.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Engineering to assure quality of goods and services.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Brighton leads the Release Systems & Antennas division, delivering high‑integrity quality across aerospace and defence production. The Quality Manager will guide governance, drive KPIs and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

The role demands deep experience in QA/QMS, supplier quality, and continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment, with ISO9001/AS9100 exposure.