Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Manager

We are supporting a leading advanced manufacturing business in the recruitment of a Quality Manager. This is a senior position within the Quality function, acting as second-in-command and supporting the delivery of quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, influence site-wide quality performance, and play a key part in maintaining industry-leading standards, as well as clear defined progression.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality team in maintaining compliance with AS9100, NADCAP and customer-specific requirements
• Manage and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation and processes remain robust and compliant
• Lead internal audits and support external audits from customers, regulatory bodies and accreditation organisations
• Ensure effective root cause analysis and close-out of audit findings and non-conformances
• Oversee product and process quality, including inspection activities, non-conformance management and concessions
• Lead, develop and manage a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians
• Support customer and supplier quality activities, including audits, approvals and performance management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, scrap reduction and process capability
• Promote a strong quality and continuous improvement culture across the site

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience within aerospace, automotive or defence manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 or IATF 16949 requirements
• NADCAP knowledge is highly desirable
• Experience managing and developing a Quality team
• Background in auditing and quality compliance (internal auditor certification desirable)
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in structured root cause analysis
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels
• Experience with APQP, PPAP and SPC methodologies (desirable)