Aerospace Defence Manufacturing Location: Flexible / Multi-site UK Travel Required About the Opportunity A leading aerospace and defence manufacturing organisation is seeking a talented Group Quality Systems Engineer to join its central Business Management Systems team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and improving business processes, management systems, and operational standards across multiple sites within a highly regulated engineering environment. T he Role Reporting to the Head of Business Management Systems (BMS) and Systems, you will support the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the Group Business Management System across the organisation. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to drive consistency, standardisation, compliance, and process excellence while supporting strategic improvement initiatives and digital transformation projects. This position would suit a proactive and analytical individual who enjoys understanding how organisations operate, challenging existing ways of working, and implementing structured improvements that deliver measurable business benefits. Key Responsibilities Support the coordination, development, and continuous improvement of the Group Business Management System (BMS) Provide group-wide support to ensure consistency of systems, processes, and documentation across multiple manufacturing sites Assist with the implementation, administration, and enhancement of business systems and digital tools Support the standardisation of processes, templates, and best practices across the organisation, including alignment with strategic business initiatives Develop, review, and maintain procedures, work instructions, process maps, and supporting documentation Support internal audit programmes and follow up on actions to ensure ongoing compliance and system effectiveness Collect, analyse, and report KPI data to support performance monitoring and management review activities Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects focused on process effectiveness, compliance, and operational efficiency Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and structured problem-solving activities Promote a culture of continuous improvement, standardisation, and business excellence Assist in the development and maintenance of the organisation's business process landscape About You We are looking for an organised, inquisitive, and detail-oriented professional who can engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the business. Essential Skills Experience Experience working within a structured business environment, ideally operating to ISO standards or equivalent management systems Understanding of process-based management systems and how business processes interact across an organisation Ability to analyse, map, document, and improve business processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience supporting business systems, ERP platforms, document control systems, or similar digital tools Exposure to internal auditing, including process and/or systems audits Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to identify process gaps and improvement opportunities Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple projects and activities Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business software applications Desirable Experience within aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing, engineering, or other highly regulated industries Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or related quality management standards Experience using process mapping software such as Microsoft Visio or equivalent Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Business Excellence methodologies What's on Offer? Opportunity to influence business systems and processes across a complex, multi-site manufacturing organisation Involvement in strategic improvement and digital transformation projects Career development within a growing aerospace and defence environment Collaborative and supportive team culture Competitive salary and benefits package If you are passionate about process improvement, quality systems, and operational excellence, and are looking to make a meaningful impact within a leading aerospace and defence organisation, we would like to hear from you.
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