Quality Manager

Description:

Quality Manager
Sector: Aerospace
Location: Essex
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join a highly respected, quality-driven organisation operating within a regulated and compliance-critical environment. This is a senior appointment offering genuine ownership of the Quality function and the chance to influence standards, systems, and culture at a strategic level.
This role would suit a quality leader who enjoys accountability, thrives in structured environments, and wants to play a key role in a business where quality underpins long-term success.
The Role
* Full ownership of the Quality Management System aligned to AS9100 and/or AS9120
* Lead internal, external, and customer audits with confidence and authority
* Drive corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives
* Act as the senior quality interface for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
* Champion a strong quality culture across the organisation
* Provide quality leadership, insight, and reporting to senior management
* Support supplier approvals, performance, and compliance
About You
* Proven experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role
* Aerospace experience preferred; strong candidates from other regulated industries welcomed
* Experienced audit lead with excellent stakeholder management skills
* Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-focused
* Confident influencer with the ability to lead by example
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Senior, high-impact role with autonomy and influence
* Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing business
* A quality-focused culture that values expertise and leadership
* The chance to shape and lead quality strategy, not just maintain it
Apply
If you are a Quality Manager seeking a senior role where your expertise will be trusted and your impact visible, we’d welcome your application. All applications will be treated in strict confidence