Quality Manager
28 days ago
Bristol
Quality Manager Bristol £45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Bristol. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, where you will take full ownership of the Quality function and play a key role in driving continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence across the organisation. Key Responsibilities for the Quality Manager • Lead and manage the Quality department, setting direction and driving performance, • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 / EN9100 standards, • Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to business strategy and decision-making, • Ensure compliance with aerospace and customer-specific quality requirements, • Oversee FAIRs, PPAP submissions, control plans, and quality documentation, • Drive root cause analysis using tools such as 8D and Ishikawa, • Monitor and improve supplier quality performance, • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and efficiency, • Develop and report on KPIs to measure quality performance, • Manage, mentor, and develop the Quality team, • Act as the main point of contact for customers on all quality-related matters About You Essential: • Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer, • Strong working knowledge of AS9100 / aerospace quality standards, • Experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Engineering or Quality qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent experience Desirable: • Auditor certification (AS9100 / ISO9001), • Background in aerospace manufacturing (machining, assembly, composites, or electronics), • Experience working within an SME environment, • Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving What’s on Offer • Salary of £45,000 – £50,000, • Senior leadership position with real influence, • Opportunity to shape and develop the Quality function, • Collaborative and supportive working environment