Quality Transformation Lead - Aerospace & Defence

Steatite Limited; Leominster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Steatite Antennas in Leominster seeks a Head of Quality to lead and transform the Quality function, shaping a scalable QMS, embedding AS9100 and driving continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing operations.

You will lead a hands-on quality culture, collaborate with Engineering and Production, and report to the General Manager as part of the SLT, delivering robust controls and governance.

Qualifications

• Senior quality leadership experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop, transform or significantly improve a QMS.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100, including implementation or transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality function across Steatite Antennas.
• Develop and continually improve a practical, scalable QMS.
• Lead the introduction and embedding of AS9100.
• Strengthen product release, inspection, testing and conformity processes.
• Drive effective non-conformance, root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Strengthen supplier Quality processes and performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Production to turn technical requirements into robust processes and controls.
• Establish clear Quality governance, ownership and accountability across the business.
• Lead and develop the Quality team.
• Build Quality capability and a culture of prevention and continuous improvement across the wider organisation.
• Provide Quality leadership and constructive challenge as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Senior quality leadership

QMS development

AS9100

ISO 9001

Quality governance

Job description

Steatite Antennas in Leominster seeks a Head of Quality to lead and transform the Quality function, shaping a scalable QMS, embedding AS9100 and driving continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing operations.

You will lead a hands-on quality culture, collaborate with Engineering and Production, and report to the General Manager as part of the SLT, delivering robust controls and governance.