At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management and ensure compliance with industry standards in aerospace and defence.
- Company: Join a leading Aerospace & Defence-focused business with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent position, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate across departments and drive continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving quality standards and processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management and knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 54000 £ per year.
Job Description
- Quality Manager
- Location: Andover
Salary: £50,000 - £54,000
Shift: Days
Job Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in auditing and quality management systems?
We are currently working with a leading Aerospace & Defence-focused business who are looking for a Quality Manager to take ownership of their quality function and ensure continued compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to join an established business where you will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across the organisation.
The Role
As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for managing and continually improving the company's Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry requirements.
Your responsibilities will include
- Managing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B.
- Planning, conducting and supporting internal and external audits.
- Acting as a key point of contact during customer and third-party audits.
- Managing non-conformances, corrective actions and preventative actions.
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across quality processes.
- Ensuring quality procedures, processes and documentation remain compliant and up to date.
- Monitoring quality performance through KPIs and reporting findings to senior management.
- Working closely with production, engineering and other departments to drive quality improvements.
- Supporting supplier quality and supplier audits where required.
- Investigating quality issues and implementing effective root-cause analysis.
- Ensuring customer requirements and expectations are consistently met.
- Providing guidance and support to colleagues on quality standards and procedures.
About You
The successful candidate will have
- Previous experience working in a Quality Manager / Quality Lead position.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
- Experience working to AS9120B within an Aerospace & Defence environment.
- Proven experience conducting and managing internal and external audits.
- Experience managing non-conformances, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- The confidence to work with customers, suppliers, auditors and internal stakeholders.
- Ideally, a recognised Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor qualification.
Quality Manager in Andover employer: CV Technical LTD
As a leading manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for our Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers. With competitive salaries, generous overtime opportunities, and a strong emphasis on employee development, we ensure that our team members have the resources and training they need to thrive. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
