Senior Quality Management Systems Engineer

Vertical Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior QMS Engineer to enhance quality management systems in the aerospace sector. This role involves developing and maintaining integrated management systems aimed at achieving AS9100 and Part 21G Production Organisation Approval. You will champion continual improvement, manage ISO 9001 requirements, and lead internal audits to foster a quality-first culture. With a strong focus on compliance and stakeholder engagement, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company dedicated to shaping the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

5 extra days to buy/sell

5 extra days holiday for marriage

4% salary for additional benefits

Digital health and wellbeing service

Company Share Scheme

Company Pension Scheme with matching

Daily breakfast provided

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in einer Qualitätsrolle in der Luftfahrt oder regulierten Branchen.
• Nachweisliche Erfolge bei der Implementierung von ISO-zertifizierten Managementsystemen.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Pflege integrierter Managementsysteme zur Unterstützung von AS9100.
• Leitung interner Audits und Sicherstellung der Adressierung von Nichtkonformitäten.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

Projektleitung

Stakeholder-Management

ISO-Zertifizierung

Interne Audits

Education

CQI/IRCA Chartered Membership

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Join us as a Senior QMS Engineer to help shape and maintain the systems that will support our ambitious goals.

What success will look like for you?

As a Senior QMS Engineer, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and improving our integrated management systems to support our journey towards AS9100 and Part 21G Production Organisation Approval (POA). You’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance, driving improvements, and embedding a strong quality culture across Vertical Aerospace.

1. Identifying and championing continual improvement activities
2. Promoting a quality-first culture across all levels of the organisation
3. Managing ISO 9001 requirements and certification
4. Leading the implementation of Part 21G POA for Quality
5. Supporting integration and implementation of ISO 9001 and DOA/POA requirements
6. Conducting and leading internal audits and ensuring nonconformities are addressed
7. Monitoring process improvements and producing monthly performance reports
8. Supporting compliance with legislation, ISO standards, and AS9100 certification

What we would like you to bring?

We want you to be successful in your role, in order to achieve this, you will need to have experience in a similar Quality role within aerospace, automotive, or regulated industries. Proven track record in ISO-certified management systems implementation and management. Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor or equivalent certification. AS9100 or IATF16949 auditor (preferred). Experience as a Form 4 holder on a Part 21G POA. Chartered membership of a recognised quality body (CQI/IRCA preferred).

Our benefits

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement

We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.