Quality Manager, Aerospace/Defense (SC Clearance)

Ultra; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

25 days holiday

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Flexible working hours

Security Clearance Allowance

Job summary

Ultra I&C's Cyber division seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality team, drive performance, and ensure products, services and projects meet the highest quality and compliance standards. You will equip the business to achieve its objectives while maintaining AS9100 and ISO9001 certification through robust policies and audits.

The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain SC security clearance, with responsibilities spanning software, firmware and hardware quality,

Qualifications

• Demonstrable Quality management experience within the Aerospace/Defence industry.
• Experience of ERP systems (IFS).
• Experience supporting organisations to achieve AS9100 and ISO9001 certification.
• Implemented and maintained Quality Management Systems (QMS) – the BMS.
• Strong leadership to motivate a small quality team.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator with stakeholders.
• Data analysis, root cause identification and problem-solving skills.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement and cost/productivity benefits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for Quality activities across the Cyber business.
• Develop and implement Quality policies and processes to enhance performance.
• Provide guidance to maintain AS9100 and ISO9001 certification.
• Lead audits and inspections and close findings on time.
• Oversee corrective actions and non-compliance resolution within timelines.
• Report Quality metrics to Senior Leadership with KPI updates.
• Design and promote quality training programs across the organisation.
• Manage audits of production processes, products and suppliers.
• Advise Senior Leadership on quality concerns and improvements.
• Champion standardisation of processes across Cyber while ensuring UK specifications and standards.
• Lead development and management of all Quality aspects within the Cyber supply chain.
• Oversee Quality management for Software, Firmware, and Hardware products.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery and quality alignment.
• Manage and mentor direct reports (Quality Engineers).

Skills

Quality leadership

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder influence

Team mentoring

Process improvement

Quality communications

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Ultra I&C's Cyber division seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality team, drive performance, and ensure products, services and projects meet the highest quality and compliance standards. You will equip the business to achieve its objectives while maintaining AS9100 and ISO9001 certification through robust policies and audits.

The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain SC security clearance, with responsibilities spanning software, firmware and hardware quality,