Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes within our organisation, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. We are an advanced composite manufacturing company operating within the aerospace, defence and motorsport industries producing components and structures from carbon fibre. Please note, you must be a UK national to apply for this roles due to the requirements of our customers and contracts.

Main Purpose of the Job

The Quality Manager is responsible for owning, maintaining, and continuously improving the company's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure full compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards within the aerospace and defence sectors. This role is hands-on and operational, combining leadership of quality processes with active engagement on the shop floor, with customers, and during audits.

Relationships

Responsible to: SLT

Responsible for: Quality engineer, Quality apprentices

Main Task of the Job

Quality Management System (QMS)

Own and maintain the AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliant QMS Ensure procedures, work instructions, and records are current, effective, and followed Drive continuous improvement of quality processes and systems Lead management review meetings and track actions to completion

Audit & Compliance

Plan, conduct, and manage internal audits Act as primary point of contact for external audits (AS9100, ISO, customer, regulatory) Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements (e.g. aerospace primes)

Product & Process Quality

Oversee first article inspection (FAI) to AS9102 Manage non-conformance reporting (NCRs), root cause analysis, and corrective actions Support production teams with quality problem-solving and process improvement Ensure effective control of inspection, test, and measurement activities

Supplier Quality

Manage supplier approval, monitoring, and performance Conduct supplier audits where required Address supplier non-conformances and improvement plans

Customer Interface

Act as the quality interface for customers and key stakeholders Support customer audits, visits, and technical quality discussions Manage customer complaints and corrective actions professionally and promptly

Leadership & Training

Lead, mentor, and develop quality team members (where applicable) Deliver quality awareness and procedural training across the business Promote a strong right-first-time and continuous improvement culture

Required Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Proven experience as a Quality Manager (or senior Quality Engineer ready to step up) in aerospace, defence, or highly regulated manufacturing Strong working knowledge of AS9100 (mandatory) Experience leading internal and external audits Practical experience with NCRs, root cause analysis, and CAPA Ability to work confidently with customers, auditors, and regulators Strong documentation, organisational, and communication skills

Desirable

Lead Auditor qualification (AS9100 / ISO 9001) Experience with composites, machining, or complex manufacturing Knowledge of FAIRs (AS9102), PPAP-style processes, or customer-specific aerospace standards Experience working in a multi-site or growing organisation

Personal Attributes

Methodical, detail-driven, and highly organised Confident but pragmatic communicator Comfortable being hands-on in production environments Able to challenge constructively and influence at all levels Commercially aware and improvement-focused
This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be expected to perform different tasks as required by the business's overall objectives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person