Quality Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Rochford, Essex
Salary: (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.
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
- Manage and maintain the Quality Management System in line with AS9100/ISO 9100 requirements.
- Lead, motivate and develop the Quality Inspection team.
- Create, review and approve FAIRs and LAIRs using VisualFAIR software.
- Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits.
- Act as the company’s quality representative for customers and certification bodies.
- Oversee calibration, testing and inspection activities throughout manufacturing.
- Ensure all inspection equipment remains calibrated and compliant.
- Support subcontractor quality activities and quotations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the quality function.
- Identify training needs and support ongoing team development.
- Participate in management review meetings and support wider business objectives.
About You
- Essential aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Strong experience completing and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
- Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9100 and EASA standards.
- Internal and/or external auditing qualification and experience.
- Previous leadership or line management experience.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.
- A proactive approach with exceptional attention to detail.
What’s On Offer
- Salary negotiable depending on experience.
- Four-day working week.
- 16 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Christmas shutdown.
- Pension scheme.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Life Assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- 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.
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