Head Of Quality

Head of Quality

£90,000

Gloucester

AS9100 doesn’t run itself. Neither does a genuine quality culture. You’d be responsible for both.

Our client manufactures precision components for aerospace, automotive, defence and space customers, and is growing quickly. They need a Head of Quality to shape the function properly from here, rather than firefight one into existence later.

You’ll:

• Hold full ownership of the Quality Management System, keeping things audit-ready against AS9100 and ISO 9001 at all times
• Lead internal reviews and front external audits, whether from customers, registrars or regulators
• Manage nonconforming material and push CAPA that’s grounded in genuine root cause work
• Steer quality input on new programmes through FAIR, APQP and PPAP
• Define supplier quality expectations and carry out supplier audits
• Grow and coach a quality team, setting the tone for how the wider business approaches it
• Act as the go-to quality contact for customers and certification bodies

You’ll need:

• Strong, practical AS9100 background, covering everything from setup to certification and ongoing surveillance audits
• At least 5 years in an aerospace quality role, with 3+ years managing a team
• Solid understanding of CAA/EASA expectations and root cause methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• A relevant technical degree, or equivalent hands-on experience

Composites quality experience is essential here. Nadcap familiarity or IATF 16949 knowledge would also help.