Quality Manager

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Quality Manager - Aerospace (AS9100)

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
Monday to Thursday - 4 Day Working Week

Prime Appointments are working with a well-established aerospace manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea who are looking to appoint an experienced Quality Manager to lead their Quality and Inspection function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident aerospace Quality professional who enjoys autonomy, leadership responsibility and driving standards within a precision manufacturing environment. If you have strong AS9100 knowledge, FAIR experience and have led inspection teams, this role offers real ownership and influence.

The Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will act as the company's Quality Management Representative and take full responsibility for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and maintaining the AS9100 Quality Management System
Leading and developing the Inspection team
Acting as the main point of contact for all quality matters
Creating and approving FAIR / LAIR documentation
Overseeing calibration, testing and qualification processes
Planning and conducting internal and external audits to ISO9100 / AS9100 standards
Acting as Approved Signatory for release and inspection processes
Managing VisualFAIR software training and compliance
Driving continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting management review meetings and business objectivesRequirements

Proven aerospace sector experience (essential)
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9100 / AS9100
First Article Inspection experience (FAIR / LAIR)
Experience managing or supervising an inspection/quality team
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Qualified to conduct internal and external audits
Strong organisational and leadership skillsWhat's On Offer

4 day working week (Monday to Thursday)
Christmas closure
Pension plan
Health Cash Plan
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance ProgrammeThis is a rare opportunity to secure a senior Quality role within aerospace while benefiting from a 4-day working week and long-term stability.

If you are an experienced Aerospace Quality Manager and would like to be considered, please apply with your CV.

For a confidential discussion, contact Lauren at Prime Appointments.

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Location:
Southend-On-Sea
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000 /annum dependent on experience
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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