Quality Manager

Quality Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Rochford, Essex
Salary: Up to £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Hours: Monday – Thursday | 6:45am – 4:30pm (37-hour week)

Are you an experienced Quality Manager with a strong aerospace background and proven leadership skills? We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in the Rochford area.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System, leading a skilled inspection team, and ensuring compliance with the highest aerospace quality standards.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee all quality activities across the business, managing a team of two experienced inspectors while balancing priorities including FAIR completion, subcontractor quality activities, audits and day-to-day manufacturing support.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage and maintain the Quality Management System in line with AS9100/ISO 9100 requirements.

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Lead, motivate and develop the Quality Inspection team.

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Create, review and approve FAIRs and LAIRs using VisualFAIR software.

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Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits.

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Act as the company's quality representative for customers and certification bodies.

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Oversee calibration, testing and inspection activities throughout manufacturing.

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Ensure all inspection equipment remains calibrated and compliant.

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Support subcontractor quality activities and quotations.

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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the quality function.

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Identify training needs and support ongoing team development.

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Participate in management review meetings and support wider business objectives.

About You

To be considered, you'll ideally have:

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Essential aerospace manufacturing experience.

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Strong experience completing and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).

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Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9100 and EASA standards.

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Internal and/or external auditing qualification and experience.

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Previous leadership or line management experience.

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Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.

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Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.

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A proactive approach with exceptional attention to detail.

What's On Offer

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Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.

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Four-day working week.

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16 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

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Christmas shutdown.

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Pension scheme.

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Health Cash Plan.

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Life Assurance.

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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

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Employee shopping discounts.

If you're an experienced aerospace Quality professional looking for your next leadership opportunity in the Rochford area, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion
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