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Head of Quality

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Job Description - Head of Quality

An innovative, UK-based aerospace company is seeking a Head of Quality to lead its expanding quality function. This senior role ensures compliance with AS9100 and export regulations while supporting high-profile space propulsion projects in a fast-paced R&D environment.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee quality engineering, product assurance, supplier quality, and internal systems, ensuring delivery of complex programmes to exacting standards.

Head of Quality
Permanent
£.Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Buckinghamshire

Head of Quality
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a multi-site quality team.
  • Own and evolve the QMS (AS9100) and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Drive quality input across project lifecycles from bid to delivery.
  • Lead internal/external audits and manage CAPAs.
  • Ensure supplier quality oversight and continuous improvement.
  • Support training and development across quality functions.
  • Act as escalation point for non-conformances and customer quality issues.
Head of Quality
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
  • Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Proven experience in a senior Quality, leadership role.
  • Strong leadership experience in regulated, high-precision sectors (e.g. aerospace, defence, automotive).
  • In-depth understanding of QMS frameworks (AS9100).
  • Experience managing audits, supplier quality, and non-conformance resolution.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and quality-related systems/tools.
Company Benefits
  • Competitive salary with 5% matched pension + Bonus
  • Private healthcare and dental cover
  • Life assurance (8x salary)
  • Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
  • CPD and professional membership support
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or contact me directly.
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