Quality Manager

About the opportunity:

We are working as the internal recruitment partner for our client, a global organisation offering excellence in supply chain solutions to the aerospace industry.

Are you a strategic quality leader with a passion for excellence and a deep understanding of aerospace standards? Do you thrive in environments where precision, compliance, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything you do?

We are seeking a UK Quality Manager to lead and evolve our UK Quality Assurance function. If you're driven by delivering top-tier service and fostering a culture of quality, this is your opportunity to shape the future of aerospace excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated UK Quality Assurance team.
• Manage and enhance our Business Management Systems (AS9120, ASA-100, FAA AC 00-56A).
• Drive quality performance across operations, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards (EASA, FAA).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, and Senior Leadership to align quality with business objectives.
• Own UK Quality KPIs and lead the charge on internal audits, continuous improvement, and supplier quality.
• Serve as a trusted quality advisor on global standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO27001, ISO45001.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in a Quality Leadership role ideally within Aerospace Industry.
• Previous working experience within Quality Assurance with a strong grasp of ISO9001 and AS9120.
• Experience with regulatory requirements (e.g. Parts 21, 66, 145, 147) and standards like AS13001/13100 is a plus.
• Trained Lead Auditor with experience using quality tools and engineering measurement equipment.
• Exceptional communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical engineering data including drawings.
• Leads change collaboratively, setting the standard through action and empowering others to deliver impactful results.
• Must live within a commutable distance to the site in West Horndon.

Benefits

In return we are offering:

• A highly competitive salary between dependent on skills knowledge and experience.
• Car Allowance - £600 per month.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (which increases after 5 years).
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite Parking

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.