Quality Manager

This Quality Manager role is based in Great Wakering, with a salary of £50,000 to £65,000 per annum depending on experience, working 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday. The successful candidate will lead the Quality and Inspection department with full operational autonomy, managing and maintaining the AS9100 QMS and leading and mentoring the Inspection team. Responsibilities also include conducting internal and external AS9100 audits, creating and approving FAIR/LAIR documentation using VisualFAIR, acting as Approved Signatory for product release, and overseeing calibration and qualification processes. Proven aerospace sector experience and a leadership background in inspection or quality are required.

Quality Manager

Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 p.a. depending on experience

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Hours: 37 hrs/wk (Monday to Thursday, Fridays off!)

An established Aerospace Precision Engineering manufacturer seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead their Quality & Inspection department with full operational autonomy and leadership responsibility.

Key Benefits:

• 4-day working week
• Salary £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• 20 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• EAP, and employee discounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the AS9100 QMS
• Lead and mentor the Inspection team
• Create/approve FAIR/LAIR documentation using VisualFAIR
• Conduct internal/external AS9100 audits
• Act as Approved Signatory for product release
• Oversee calibration and qualification processes
• Drive zero-defect/continuous improvement initiatives and serve as primary contact for customer quality matters.

Requirements:

• Proven aerospace sector experience (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9100
• Hands-on FAIR/LAIR experience
• Proven leadership/supervisory background in inspection/quality
• Qualified auditor
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings

(UK visa sponsorship not available.)