Quality Manager – CNC Machining / Aerospace – £60,000 Location: Full-Time, Permanent A well-established and growing subcontract precision engineering business (circa 35 employees) is seeking a Quality Manager to lead its quality function. The company supplies high-precision CNC machined components into highly regulated sectors, including aerospace and defence, and is looking for a hands-on leader to drive quality standards, improve systems, and embed a right-first-time culture across the shopfloor.
You will take full ownership of Quality and lead a small team of: Quality Engineer This is a key leadership position within the business, responsible for maintaining and developing the Quality Management System while acting as the escalation point for all quality-related matters. You will be highly visible across the operation, working closely with Production and Engineering to ensure processes are robust, repeatable, and aligned to customer and regulatory requirements.
Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System in line with AS9100/ISO standards Act as the escalation point for non-conformances, leading root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) and corrective actions Oversee all inspection and verification activities, including FAIRs, production inspection, and CMM/metrology capability Implement and drive key quality metrics including scrap, rework, customer returns, and OTIF performance Manage supplier quality, ensuring compliance, traceability, and flow-down of requirements Maintain robust document control and quality record systems Drive continuous improvement and introduce more effective, data-driven and digital quality processes Promote a strong quality culture through leadership, coaching, and shopfloor engagement
Proven experience as a Quality Manager within CNC machining or precision engineering Senior role with full ownership of the quality function Early finish every Friday
If you are a hands-on Quality Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence standards, systems, and culture, apply now….