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Compliance/Quality Systems Manager (Aerospace / AS9100)

Location: Exeter

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Progression + Training + Early Finish Fridays + Overtime + Company Benefits

Are you a Compliance & Quality Systems Manager with experience in compliance systems, auditing, and manufacturing standards such as NADCAP and AS9100? Are you looking to take on a key leadership role within a close-knit, industry-leading aerospace business that offers clear progression, ongoing training, and the chance to influence quality across cutting-edge projects?

Join a family-run, well-established company with over 30 years of experience in aerospace and engineering sectors. They are known for innovation, employee-focused culture, and long-term staff development. The company leads in engineering excellence, providing high-quality products to global clients, and invests heavily in training and career progression.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company's quality management systems, ensuring compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer-specific requirements. Your duties include managing internal and external audits, overseeing KPIs, compliance training, and liaising with senior teams, external bodies, and suppliers. Occasional travel to customer and supplier sites may be required.

The Role:

• Manage the QMS ensuring compliance with NADCAP and AS9100
• Lead internal/external audits and track quality KPIs
• Oversee compliance training, specification reviews, calibrations, and testing

The Person:

• Quality/Compliance experience in manufacturing or aerospace
• Familiar with NADCAP, AS9100, and auditing tools (8D, 5-Why)
• Strong communicator, located near Exeter

Keywords: Compliance Manager, Quality Systems, QMS, Aerospace, NADCAP, AS9100, Manufacturing, Exeter, Quality Engineer, Auditing, 8D, BSI, Root Cause, Continuous Improvement

Reference Number: BBBH20017

If you're interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary is a guideline; the final remuneration depends on experience, qualifications, and skills.

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