Quality Manager (Areospace)

Quality Manager (Aerospace)

£50,000 - £52,000 + Pension + Health Cash Plan + Life Assurance + EAP + Increased Holiday + Bank Holidays

Southend-on-Sea

Are you a Quality Manager with aerospace experience looking to take full responsibility for a Quality Management System within a well-established manufacturing business leading a small team?

Do you want to join a company where you will act as the management representative for all quality matters, lead quality inspectors, and ensure compliance to AS9100 and customer-specific aerospace standards?

On offer is the opportunity to join a respected aerospace manufacturer where quality and compliance are critical to business success. You will report directly to the General Manager and take ownership of calibration, auditing, FAIR approvals, and inspection activities across the business.

This role would suit someone with a strong aerospace background who is confident managing quality systems, leading teams, and always maintaining audit readiness.

The Role

Manage, maintain and monitor the Quality Management System (ISO 9100 / AS9100)
Act as company management representative for all quality matters
Lead and manage the Inspection and Test departments
Create and approve FAIR / LAIR documentation to specification
Oversee calibration, testing, qualification and associated approvals
Conduct internal and external audits (ISO9100 / AS9100)

The Person

Aerospace sector experience
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9100 / AS9100 standards
Recent First Article Inspection (FAIR/LAIR) experience

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference: BBBH26378

Keywords: Quality Manager, Aerospace, AS9100, ISO9100, FAIR, LAIR, OASIS, EASA, Manufacturing, Inspection Manager

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications and skillset