At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance audits and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic defence engineering environment.
- Company: Join a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company focused on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £55,000 and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a highly regulated industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of AS9100 Rev D and experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Process and Compliance Lead
Permanent role. Based in Ampthill. Offering up to £55,000.
Do you have a strong working knowledge of AS9100 Revision D?
Are you a certified Lead Auditor with experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments?
Do you want to work with an industry‑leading company?
If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!
As the Process and Compliance Lead, you will be working alongside a market‑leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing.
They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the successful preparation and delivery of the AS9100 Rev D recertification audit by assessing current quality management systems, identifying gaps, and ensuring compliance across all business processes
- Drive audit readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities within a dynamic defence engineering environment
- Conduct detailed gap analysis between existing processes and AS9100 Rev D requirements
- Produce structured reports highlighting non‑compliance areas and prioritised corrective actions
- Ensure all documentation and quality records meet regulatory and organisational standards
- Develop and deliver internal audit schedules covering product, process, and management systems
- Create audit checklists aligned to AS9100 requirements
- Conduct audits through interviews, documentation reviews, and on‑site observations
- Evaluate effectiveness and compliance of systems and processes
- Raise, manage, and track Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs)
- Lead root cause analysis activities using recognised methodologies
- Define, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
- Work collaboratively with process owners and operational teams to resolve findings
- Provide guidance on compliance requirements and quality standards
- Facilitate discussions to support implementation of improvements
- Monitor and report progress against audit readiness plans
- Present audit status, risks, and improvement activities to senior management
- Support external audit preparation and execution
- Contribute to ongoing quality improvements across manufacturing and engineering processes
- Support development and refinement of inspection, testing, and evaluation methods
Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100 Revision D
- Certified Lead Auditor with experience in a regulated manufacturing or engineering environment
• Proven experience in
- Internal and external auditing.
- Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Root Cause Analysis and CAPA methodologies.
- Non‑Conformance Management.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Lean and/or Six Sigma certification
- Experience within the aerospace, defence, or complex engineering sectors
- Previous involvement in AS9100 certification or recertification programmes
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!
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Process and Compliance Lead in Ampthill employer: Advanced Resource Managers Ltd
At Advanced Resource Managers Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Suffolk location provides a unique opportunity to engage in significant infrastructure projects while benefiting from professional growth through continuous training and development. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits and a supportive environment that encourages leadership and impactful contributions to major initiatives.
Contact Details:
Advanced Resource Managers Ltd Recruitment Team
