Deputy Quality Manager

A leading aerospace & advanced manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Deputy Quality Manager to help drive the next phase of quality improvement and operational excellence across their Cambridgeshire facility. This is a succession-focused hire, ideal for someone looking to step into a future Quality Manager position within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with senior leadership across Quality and Operations, leading audits, compliance, root cause investigations, team development and continuous improvement activities. Deputy Quality Manager Aerospace / Advanced Manufacturing Cambridgeshire Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Responsibilities include: - Supporting AS9100 & NADCAP compliance activities - Leading internal & external audits - Managing non-conformance investigations & RCCA activities - Supporting customer & supplier quality reviews - Driving continuous improvement projects across manufacturing - Managing and developing Quality Engineers & Technicians - Supporting QMS improvement activities - Acting as deputy for the Quality Manager when required We’re keen to speak with people with experience in: - Aerospace, composites, automotive or advanced manufacturing - AS9100 / regulated manufacturing quality systems - Team leadership or Quality management responsibility - Auditing, RCCA & continuous improvement activities - Supplier, customer or production quality environments - Highly regulated manufacturing sectors Why consider it? - Clear pathway toward Quality Manager level - Growing, high-performing manufacturing environment - Strong investment into quality & operational improvement - Bonus, enhanced pension, private medical support & share scheme Please note: Due to the nature of the work and customer requirements, candidates must have lived and worked in the UK continuously for the last 5 years to be considered. If of interest, apply within or contact me directly for further information: ewis@cranleighstem.co.uk