QHSE Manager

Job Title: QHSE Manager

Department: Quality Department

Location: Nuneaton,

Reports To: General Manager

We are seeking an experienced Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Manager to lead QHSE performance within a growing advanced manufacturing business serving the aerospace, defence and engineering sectors.

Reporting to the General Manager, this is a senior, hands‑on role combining management system ownership with a visible presence across the shop floor. You will work closely with machining, composites, fitting, inspection, finishing, supply chain, engineering and programme teams to drive quality, compliance, safety and continuous improvement throughout the business.

• Own and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Lead and develop the Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001, ensuring legal compliance, environmental objectives, waste controls and performance reporting are effectively managed.
• Plan, conduct and manage internal audits, certification audits, customer audits and supplier audits.
• Lead external certification, surveillance and customer audit activities, ensuring timely preparation, response and close‑out of findings.
• Manage non‑conformances, customer complaints, corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), 8D investigations and root cause analysis.
• Maintain effective product traceability, document control procedures, calibration systems and quality records.
• Lead site Health & Safety activities, including risk assessments, COSHH compliance, incident investigations, contractor management, training and safe systems of work.
• Monitor QHSE performance and present reports and improvement initiatives through management review meetings.
• Support customer, aerospace and defence compliance requirements, including AQAP, First Article Inspection (FAI), supplier quality requirements and special process controls where applicable.
• Work closely with production teams to support process assurance, inspection controls, risk assessments, problem‑solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote a positive culture focused on quality, environmental responsibility, operational excellence and safe working practices.

• Proven Quality or QHSE Management experience within aerospace, defence, precision engineering or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Demonstrable experience leading QMS audits, certification bodies, customer audits and corrective action programmes.
• Strong understanding of NCR management, CAPA, 8D investigations, root cause analysis and effectiveness verification.
• Experience with in a manufacturing environment involving machining, composites, tooling, assembly, inspection or complex engineered products.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Experience with AQAP and NADCAP requirements.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing environments.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Pride in delivering high standards of quality and compliance.
• Strong leadership and team‑working abilities.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail.
• Commitment…