Manufacturing Quality Lead

We are currently seeking an exceptional Quality professional to join us as a Manufacturing Quality Lead at our site in Derby.

As the leading supply chain solutions business in the aerospace industry, our Customers are at the heart of our business. As a Manufacturing Quality Lead, you will build effective working relationships with suppliers, acting as a point of contact to provide detailed technical support relating to engineering and quality matters, leading on root cause analysis and problem solving investigations to resolve Quality complaints in line with Incora process and industry standards.

You will work with suppliers using zero defects principles to deliver proactive performance improvement that complies with both customer and Incora's expectations using a range of quality tools. You will manage containment actions and Materials Review Board as well as maintaining accurate company data in our ERP system. Additionally, you will work with suppliers to ensure supplier submissions of FAIRs, Source Changes and deviations are accurate and adhere to industry specifications.

About You

You will have a degree in Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role. You will be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and have knowledge of zero defects principles and their associated standards (AS13100). You will have strong knowledge of and experience with proactive quality tools (8D etc.) and Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO9001) and have experience of leading on problem resolution, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.

Ideal candidates will come from a manufacturing quality background, preferably within aerospace or an adjacent sector with relevant commodity expertise and with substantial experience working with suppliers to resolve queries and influence decision making. Good knowledge of the full MS Office package is also expected. Experience conducting supplier or internal audits is desirable but not essential.

Most importantly you will be passionate about our Incora Values and exceeding customer expectations:

• Courage – Take ownership for issues and problems.
• Collaboration – Share knowledge and experience with others.
• Commitment – Focus on ensuring internal and external customer expectations are met in a timely way.
• Community – We value our world and everyone who shares it.

In return we will offer the things that matter:

• Starting salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience.
• We want you to share in the success of Incora, so every employee is eligible for one of our incentive programs.
• We want you to have peace of mind regarding your future with our generous Company pension scheme including 4 times salary life cover.
• We want to help you look after you and your family by providing Health cash plans saving you money and helping you to stay well.
• Incora cares about our environmental impact and that’s why we reward people who use green transport to travel to work with our Green Travel Allowance.
• We believe every little helps by offering a generous discount portal only available to Incora employees.
• Very importantly we want to be with you to help your career take off and become part of the Incora Story.

So, if you feel you have all of this, and want to be part of developing the Incora Story apply now - we can’t wait to hear from you!

At Incora, every application is reviewed by a real person, not by AI. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their CV or application, we value seeing your individual style and authentic voice. Please use AI sparingly so your application truly reflects you and your unique experience.

We are passionate about Diversity & Inclusion and we welcome applications from all persons regardless of their age, race, gender, disability, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note – it is Incora policy to run a criminal record check on all candidates and any offers of employment are conditional, subject to this check. The information you give will be treated as strictly confidential. Disclosure of a conviction or a caution will not automatically disqualify you from consideration. Any offence will only be taken into consideration if it is one which would make you unsuitable for the type of work you are applying for.