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We are recruiting two experienced Quality Managers for two similar precision engineering / aerospace manufacturing companies. Both roles lead and develop a high-performing quality function, own the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure AS9100 compliance, while driving continuous improvement across CNC machining and precision engineering processes. One vacancy is primarily CNC/precision engineering focused. The other includes the same scope plus additional sheet metal fabrication within the business.

Key Responsibilities (Both Roles)

• Maintain, implement and continuously improve an AS9100-compliant QMS; ensure it remains relevant to operations and communicated to applicable interested parties.
• Lead management review meetings at least biannually, reporting QMS performance and improvement opportunities to top management.
• Lead quality operations across precision CNC machining, ensuring parts meet aerospace specifications, engineering drawings and customer requirements.
• Manage inspection and metrology activities including FAI (First Article Inspection), first-off, in-process/stage and final inspection; CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and gauges.
• Implement and maintain robust process control including SPC (Statistical Process Control) and control plans.
• Conduct internal audits, support external audits and manage CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action).
• Manage product non-conformities (internal/external), driving root cause analysis (8D / RCA) and effective corrective action.
• Manage supplier evaluation, approval and ongoing performance, including supplier audits.
• Oversee calibration and controlled documentation (procedures, work instructions, records), supporting FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) / AS/EN paperwork where applicable.
• Track and report Quality KPIs; promote a culture of quality and take an active role in Health & Safety.
• Lead, coach and develop the Quality team; participate in recruitment/interviews for Quality hires.
• Manage contract review (quality element), customer concessions/permits and customer sign-off activities.

Authorities

• Maintain integrity of the QMS and the Business Continuity Plan when change is planned and implemented.
• Approve quality-related purchase orders.
• Manage QA activities: first-off, in-process/stage and final inspection; FAI reporting.
• Generate ERDs and ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans) for customers.
• Generate and approve product release certification.
• Approve quality assurance and QMS-related ECRs (Engineering Change Requests).
• Approve quality training.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven quality management experience within aerospace / precision engineering (fabrication experience required for the fabrication vacancy).
• Strong practical knowledge of AS9100 and audit processes.
• Hands‑on background in CNC/precision inspection: GD&T, drawing interpretation, dimensional inspection.
• Experience with CMM, SPC, FMEA, 8D, CAPA and non-conformance management.
• Supplier quality experience including supplier audits.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant engineering/manufacturing/quality qualification (or equivalent experience); CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor desirable.
• Ideally 5+ years in aerospace/precision manufacturing quality roles.

What We Offer

• Pivotal roles in a technical, high-precision aerospace-focused manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to shape and enhance the QMS and quality culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Training and career development opportunities.

These are permanent jobs with starting salaries dependent on experience. You must have UK right to work to be considered.