At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management and ensure high standards in manufacturing operations.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a global leader in technology with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, comprehensive health support, and access to 4,000+ online courses.
- Other info: Dynamic hybrid work environment with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety-critical products while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to provide leadership across our IMS Sector based at Leonardo in Luton. You will be accountable for quality performance, people capability and process assurance, enabling the delivery of high-quality, safety‑critical products in line with business, customer and regulatory requirements.
What you’ll do as Quality Manager:
- Support the Head of Quality and the VP of IMS to deliver Quality aspects of Manufacturing Operations through working closely between the Quality and Operations teams.
- Identifying risks, threats and opportunities throughout the manufacturing process.
- Using a data-based approach to identify trends, and opportunities for improvement.
- Defect management, including management plan, for the continued reduction in the Total Cost of Non-Quality (TQNQ).
- Working in conjunction with the Supplier Quality function to create specific supplier management plans.
- Ensuring the provision of quality expertise and capability to the manufacturing and support teams in business operations.
- Ensure effective forward load management in liaison with sector project quality management.
Industry expertise within Quality, Operations, Manufacturing.
People management & leadership skills; including effective performance and change management skills.
Success in mentoring and coaching in order to grow Quality excellence within the business.
Experience in reducing TQNQ and implementation of a root cause and corrective action culture positively affecting business.
Registration with Chartered Quality Institute or another relevant Professional Body (desirable but not essential).
Security Clearance.
We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
