Quality Manager - Process Assurance (Systems Development)

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Filton is seeking an experienced Quality Manager - Process Assurance to ensure robust systems development. In this role, you'll lead quality checks aligned with ISO standards, support verification processes, and collaborate with teams to embed quality throughout development. Ideal candidates have a strong systems engineering and quality assurance background. This position offers flexible hours and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work pattern

Supportive team culture

Opportunity for contract extension

Qualifications

• Strong background in systems engineering and quality assurance.
• Hands-on experience with auditing, surveillance, and V&V processes.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with senior leaders and technical teams.
• Aerospace or aviation experience is highly desirable.
• Experience is what really counts.

Responsibilities

• Lead process assurance activities across systems engineering projects.
• Conduct audits, surveillance, and quality checks aligned with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 standards.
• Support verification and validation (V&V) processes to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality into development.
• Influence and engage with senior stakeholders to drive improvement.

Skills

Systems engineering

Quality assurance

Auditing

Surveillance

Verification and validation (V&V)

Confident communication

Job description

Quality Manager - Process Assurance (Systems Development)

Location: Filton (60% onsite)

Hours: 35 per week (4.5-day week, flexible between 7am-7pm)

Rate: £22.43/hr PAYE | £30.00/hr Umbrella

Clearance: BPSS + Airbus Security Clearance

Start Date: ASAP

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role

Are you passionate about quality and systems engineering? Airbus is looking for a Quality Manager - Process Assurance to join their dynamic team in Filton. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring robust systems development processes, working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to uphold the highest standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead process assurance activities across systems engineering projects.
• Conduct audits, surveillance, and quality checks aligned with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 standards.
• Support verification and validation (V&V) processes to ensure compliance and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality into every stage of development.
• Influence and engage with senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in systems engineering and quality assurance.
• Hands-on experience with auditing, surveillance, and V&V processes.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with senior leaders and technical teams.
• Aerospace or aviation experience is highly desirable.
• Qualifications are great, but experience is what really counts.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a globally recognised aerospace leader.
• Work on cutting-edge systems that shape the future of aviation.
• Enjoy a flexible work pattern and a supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to extend your contract and grow your career.

Ready to take your quality career to new heights?

Apply now and help Airbus build the future of flight with confidence and quality at its core.