Quality Manager

Quality Manager – Aerospace / Precision Engineering

Job Reference: RT23626QM

Location:

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Salary: £64,000 – £66,000 per annum (starting)

Employment type:

Permanent

• Lead, supervise and support the Inspection and Quality team across three facilities.
• Develop and implement the Quality strategy, policies, processes, standards and systems for the business and its supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with ISO
  9001 / AS9100 and maintain accreditation requirements.
• Host, manage and complete internal/external audits; liaise with auditors and manage approvals.
• Produce inspection reports and FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports).
• Control non-conformities, manage NCRs, and oversee MRB activities.
• Maintain and archive quality records in line with aerospace traceability and documentation requirements.
• Train and coach staff; ensure consistent standards and ways of working.
• Manage workload across Quality Engineers; ensure actions are completed promptly and to the required standard.
• Ensure audit open findings are closed out efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor production, perform periodic QC checks, and implement process improvements to increase product quality.
• Work with team leaders to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure supplier materials are checked/verified prior to incorporation into product.
• Investigate root causes and drive solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Complete other duties within capability as directed.

• Strong technical experience in an aerospace or precision engineering manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO
  9001 and their practical application.
• Previous experience in a Quality role, with proven team leadership.
• Solid understanding of problem-solving techniques, MRB, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience hosting and completing audits.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and a results-focused mindset.

Permanent position with salary dependent on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.