Quality Manager
1 month ago
Brentwood
Quality Manager Sector: Aerospace Location: Essex Job Type: Full-time | Permanent A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Manager to join a highly respected, quality-driven organisation operating within a regulated and compliance-critical environment. This is a senior appointment offering genuine ownership of the Quality function and the chance to influence standards, systems, and culture at a strategic level. This role would suit a quality leader who enjoys accountability, thrives in structured environments, and wants to play a key role in a business where quality underpins long-term success. The Role • Full ownership of the Quality Management System aligned to AS9100 and/or AS9120, • Lead internal, external, and customer audits with confidence and authority, • Drive corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives, • Act as the senior quality interface for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, • Champion a strong quality culture across the organisation, • Provide quality leadership, insight, and reporting to senior management, • Support supplier approvals, performance, and compliance About You • Proven experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role, • In-depth knowledge of AS9100 and/or AS9120 (essential), • Aerospace experience preferred; strong candidates from other regulated industries welcomed, • Experienced audit lead with excellent stakeholder management skills, • Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, • Confident influencer with the ability to lead by example What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Senior, high-impact role with autonomy and influence, • Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing business, • A quality-focused culture that values expertise and leadership, • The chance to shape and lead quality strategy, not just maintain it Apply If you are a Quality Manager seeking a senior role where your expertise will be trusted and your impact visible, we’d welcome your application. All applications will be treated in strict confidence