Arden White Aerospace & Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation who are seeking an experienced Aerospace Quality Manager to lead and develop their Quality function. This is a key leadership position responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System in line with AS9100 standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the business. As Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation’s QMS, leading audits, managing the quality team, and working cross-functionally to ensure the highest standards are embedded throughout manufacturing operations. This role requires a strong, hands-on leader with a background in aerospace or precision engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the AS9100 Quality Management System
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements
- Manage internal, external, certification, customer, and regulatory audits
- Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and non-conformance management
- Oversee supplier quality including audits, approvals, and performance monitoring
- Manage First Article Inspection processes (AS9102) and validation activities
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to embed quality standards
- Develop, mentor, and lead the Quality team
- Monitor and report on key quality KPIs and drive improvement initiatives
- Ensure effective control of quality documentation and records
About You
You will be an experienced Quality professional with a proven background in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments, capable of leading teams and driving measurable improvements.
Essential Experience
- Proven Quality Management experience within aerospace or precision engineering
- Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards
- Experience managing audits (internal, external, and customer)
- Expertise in non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and CAPA
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Qualifications
- AS9100 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- GD&T certification
- Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection
- Lean Manufacturing certification
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality
Industry Experience
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Precision engineering or sheet metal fabrication
- Supplier quality management
- Welding/fabrication standards (ISO 3834 / EN 1090)
Key Skills
- Quality leadership and team development
- Audit and compliance management
- Root cause analysis and problem solving
- Continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma)
- Strong analytical and organisational ability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking aerospace organisation where you can make a real impact, lead a high-performing team, and drive quality excellence across the business.
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