Head of Quality

Job Description:

Your Impact

The Radar & Advanced Targeting Line of Business at Leonardo is seeking a Head of Quality to join our team based in Edinburgh. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems.

If you are looking for a new challenge and an exciting leadership role within Quality this could be a great opportunity for you.

• As Head of Quality you will join the team to lead, develop, and improve processes, culture, safety and customer experience, enabling world class support to Leonardo’s customers and continued business growth.

• Working with your Quality team to provide quality management focus to the Integrated Project Teams (IPT’s), providing effective Quality leadership, planning and communication of objectives. Identifying best practice and opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the LEUK VP Quality – Governance & Assurance, Head of Manufacturing Quality and Line of Business (LoB) leadership team
• Ensuring appropriate levels of assurance are applied to specific project risks, threats and opportunities. Working within the IPT structure to capture risk effectively.
• Review and agree Quality Assurance Plans defining quality assurance activities aligned to risk, opportunity and improvement to support the business area and associated Programmes/Projects.
• Develop and agree the annual assessment plan for the LoB based on risk and ensuring regular quality audits are performed to identify areas for improvement and ensure conformance to quality standards.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvements to LoB leadership team
• Ensure the provision of quality expertise and capability to the IPT’s.
• Coach, mentor and manage direct reports and act as a role model for appropriate behaviours
• Experienced in reducing Cost of non-quality by identifying root causes and implementation of corrective and preventive actions to drive process improvements
• People management & leadership skills; including effective performance and change management skills (change agent)
• A strong level of working knowledge in the application of AS9100/ISO
  9001 standards.
• Expert in influencing and negotiating with others using facts, proposals, data and analysis to support line of reasoning
• Communicate quality at a senior leadership level in a non-technical influencing way
• Success in mentoring and coaching in order to grow Quality excellence within the business

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
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