Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Close to Southend Airport
Salary: Up to £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Working Pattern: Monday–Thursday, 06:45–16:30 (37 hours, 4-day week)

The Opportunity

Syntech Recruitment are exclusively supporting a precision aerospace manufacturer in the appointment of a Quality Manager.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is a senior leadership position responsible for the management, maintenance and continuous development of the company’s Quality Management System in line with AS9100 and ISO 9100 standards.

You will act as the organisation’s Quality Management Representative, leading the Inspection and Test function while ensuring full regulatory, customer and certification compliance across all manufacturing operations.

This role requires strong aerospace sector experience, audit capability, and proven leadership within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Quality Manager Responsibilities:

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Maintain and develop the Quality Management System in accordance with AS9100 / ISO 9100 standards

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Act as the company’s Management Representative for all quality-related matters

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Lead, manage and develop the Inspection and Test teams

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Oversee calibration, testing, qualification and associated approvals

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Ensure inspection and verification of parts at all stages of manufacture

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Maintain calibrated equipment to ensure continuous manufacturing readiness

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Create and approve FAIR and LAIR documentation in line with customer and Design Authority requirements

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Act as Approved Signatory for release and other inspection-related processes

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Plan and conduct internal and external audits to ISO 9100 and AS9100 standards

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Identify resource, investment and approval requirements to support operational quality

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Drive continuous improvement across quality and inspection functions

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Participate in management review meetings and support broader business objectives

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Ensure effective communication of daily workload and performance standards

Quality Manager Experience:

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Proven experience within the aerospace manufacturing sector

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Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9100 and EASA standards

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First Article Inspection experience (FAIR / LAIR)

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Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications

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Qualified and experienced in conducting internal and external audits

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Leadership experience managing inspection or quality teams

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Strong organisational and time management skills

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High attention to detail with strong analytical and numeracy capability

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Commitment to continuous improvement and professional standards

Benefits

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Christmas closure period

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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

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Retail and shopping discounts