At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management in aerospace manufacturing and oversee a team of inspectors.
- Company: Established aerospace manufacturer in Rochford, Essex with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Up to £50,000 salary, four-day work week, pension, health plan, and discounts.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and career development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy a strong work-life balance while making a real impact in aerospace quality.
- Qualifications: Aerospace manufacturing experience and knowledge of FAIRs, AS9100, and ISO 9100.
The predicted salary is between 49000 - 49000 £ per year.
We are recruiting a Quality Manager for an established aerospace manufacturing business in Rochford, Essex. This is a hands-on management role — you will be the company's quality representative, responsible for the quality management system, all FAIRs and LAIRs to customer sign-off, and managing a team of two inspectors. This is a genuine four-day working week, Monday to Thursday. If you are looking for a role that offers a strong work-life balance without compromising on the quality of work or the environment, this is worth a serious look.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating and approving FAIRs and LAIRs to specification, including VisualFAIR software
- Acting as the approved signatory for release and inspection-related quality processes
- Planning and conducting internal and external audits to ISO 9100 and AS9100 standards
- Maintaining calibrated equipment and ensuring readiness for manufacturing at all times
- Managing, leading and developing the inspection team
- Supporting continuous improvement across the business
- Participating in management review meetings with the production team
What We Are Looking For
- Solid aerospace manufacturing background — this is essential
- End-to-end FAIRs experience to customer sign-off — this is the key requirement
- AS9100 and ISO 9100 knowledge and audit qualification
- EASA awareness
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience managing or supervising a small team (2 experienced inspectors)
- OASIS experience is useful but not essential
What Is On Offer
- Up to £50,000 depending on experience
- Genuine four-day week — Monday to Thursday
- Pension, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP and shopping discounts
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