Quality Manager in Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking an experienced Quality Leader to drive operational excellence in a highly regulated aerospace environment. You will lead a dedicated Quality team, shaping the quality strategy, and ensuring compliance with QMS/SMS and Part 21G across the value stream.

You will own investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver defect reduction and robust quality performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Quality teams in manufacturing/aerospace or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of QMS and regulatory requirements (AS9100, Part 21G).
• Experience managing non-conformances, investigations and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Quality team and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement the operational Quality strategy; own KPIs and metrics.
• Ensure compliance with Part 21G, QMS, SMS, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead non-conformances, investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
• Drive quality improvements to reduce defects, concessions, waste and quality escapes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure conformity.
• Lead risk-based decision making and ensure controls across the product lifecycle.
• Lead internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Support NPI, engineering changes, manufacturing process improvements and industrialisation.

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Audit management

Root cause analysis

Non-conformance handling

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where , innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Are you an experienced Quality leader looking for the opportunity to make a significant impact within a highly regulated aerospace environment?

Reporting directly to the Head of Quality, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement across our Military value stream. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence strategic quality initiatives, support business growth, and drive a culture of quality, accountability, and right-first-time performance.

If you're passionate about leading teams, solving complex challenges, improving processes, and delivering exceptional quality standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Quality team, creating a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and quality excellence.
• Develop and implement the operational Quality strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations while owning key quality performance metrics and KPIs.
• Maintain compliance with Part 21G, Quality Management System (QMS), Safety Management System (SMS), customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements across all operational activities.
• Own the management of non-conformances, quality investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventative actions, ensuring robust and timely resolution of issues.
• Drive initiatives that improve product quality, process capability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction while reducing defects, concessions, quality escapes, and waste.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure product conformity, quality standards, and successful delivery of business objectives.
• Lead risk-based decision making and ensure appropriate controls are embedded throughout the product lifecycle to protect safety, reliability, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and support internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits, ensuring effective preparation, successful outcomes, and sustainable corrective actions.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, manufacturing process improvements, and industrialisation activities by ensuring appropriate quality planning, validation, and control measures are in place.

What You'll Bring:

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience leading and developing Quality teams within a manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or highly regulated environment, with the ability to drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Excellent knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory compliance, and audit management, with experience ensuring adherence to customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success in leading non-conformance management, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Desirable:

• Experience within the aerospace, defence, aviation, or military sector.
• Knowledge of Part 21G, AS9100 and Safety Management Systems (SMS) requirements.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), industrialisation, and engineering change management activities.
• Certification or practical application of Lean, Six Sigma, ZDP™, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading customer, regulatory, certification, and external audits, including direct engagement with customers and regulatory authorities